Sentence examples for retained a majority from inspiring English sources

Sam Rainsy's party made major gains in the July vote, although the ruling party retained a majority of legislative seats.

It narrowly retained a majority in both houses; its seat-count barely fluctuated.

Mr. Ma's party also retained a majority in the Legislature, though with a reduced margin.

He was elected in a three-way race in 2000 by a minority of voters, while the long-ruling Nationalists retained a majority in the Parliament.

About one-quarter of the company was sold in the offering; the government retained a majority stake but has said it will eventually sell all its shares.

In 1999 the company spun off its measurement, electronic components, and medical businesses as Agilent Technologies, though it retained a majority of the new company's common stock until 2000.

The Republicans retain a majority in the House and the Democrats a majority in the Senate.

They can retain a majority even when Democrats received far more total votes.

The demographics of the state ensure that Democrats will retain a majority in the state legislature.

Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, said the government should retain a majority stake in the investment bank.

In its manifesto, Congress promises that the government will retain a majority stake in state-owned companies.