Sentence examples for maintain a majority from inspiring English sources

State Assembly Democrats traditionally gerrymander their district boundaries to maintain a majority.

The fight is led by four small Communist parties whose support Mr. Singh's fragile coalition needs to maintain a majority.

Despite the loss of some seats, the CCM managed to maintain a majority in the National Assembly.

If both parties go, Mr. Sharon would be left with only 55 seats and would need new partners to maintain a majority of more than 60 seats.

One possibility is that Barnes & Noble could sell part of the Nook business to the public and maintain a majority ownership stake.

Further, the retirement of Mr. Johnson, a moderate who is chairman of the powerful banking committee, will open up that slot, should Democrats maintain a majority.

The CCM, though losing some seats to the opposition, maintained a majority in the National Assembly.

The court's plan maintains a majority black voting-age population in the Eighth and Ninth Districts.

Oklahoma proved a winner for Democrats, with the party maintaining a majority in both state and national offices.

The Central Park Conservancy, a private nonprofit group, has maintained a majority of the park's 24,000 trees since 1998.

When it comes to abortion, they seem to think all positions are of equal value so long as the party maintains a majority.