Sentence examples for gained a majority. from inspiring English sources

Less certain is what would happen if the Socialist-led coalition gained a majority.

It gained a majority but fell three states short of the 38 needed for ratification.

Democrats have gained a majority in the House, with 235 seats in the next Congress.

Apache was released in 1995 and quickly gained a majority hold on the Web server market.

When the UNP gained a majority in 1965, he was reelected and named chief government whip.

His allies gained a majority in both houses of Congress in an election in March.

Neither of the two major parties is likely to gain a majority in the 123-seat Parliament.

The party needed 170 to gain a majority.

Proportional representation ensures that no party will gain a majority.

It would take Weyerhaeuser two annual meetings to gain a majority on the board.

It has also been unable to gain a majority stake in a Polish mobile operator, PTC.