as in adolescence
the transitional period between childhood and adulthood
a teenager during his minority has some of the rights of an adult, but not all
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Members of minority religions may feel even more at risk.
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Denise Daniels, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
In the past few years, California has gradually opened up Medi-Cal to all income-eligible people, regardless of immigration status, despite pushback from the state’s Republican minority.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Others have argued that populism encompasses figures such as Bernie Sanders who speak out against élites without attacking ethnic or religious minorities or seeking to undermine democracy.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2025
In blocking these amendments, Republicans prevented the ability to thoroughly research the impact this bill is predicted to have on minorities.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
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Denise Daniels, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
In the past few years, California has gradually opened up Medi-Cal to all income-eligible people, regardless of immigration status, despite pushback from the state’s Republican minority.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Others have argued that populism encompasses figures such as Bernie Sanders who speak out against élites without attacking ethnic or religious minorities or seeking to undermine democracy.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2025
In blocking these amendments, Republicans prevented the ability to thoroughly research the impact this bill is predicted to have on minorities.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Minority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minority. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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