Many had opposed a republic, leading to a majority "no" vote in Natal.

Everywhere, teachers and principals are angry, saying that the law will eventually lead to a majority of America's 90,000 public schools' being labeled low-performing.

She sees a danger if the rising numbers of sufferers lead to a majority of residents having dementia.

Many native Chinese speakers take the exam, leading to an overwhelming majority obtaining the maximum score.

However a referendum on the creation of an assembly for Wales in 1979 led to a large majority for the "no" vote.

He must also lead Labor to a governing parliamentary majority.

"If a discussion were to lead to a narrow majority, then it is more likely that I would postpone a decision."

He led the Tories to a record 211 seats, and a majority of seats in every province.

This led to an absolute majority with only three votes against.

If the first two votes do not lead to an absolute majority, a plurality is sufficient in the third and final vote.