As the three Republicans are distinct minorities on City Council and the Board of Education, New Rochelle is 100 % under the control of Democrats and the Democratic Party is controlled by a handful of individuals. (newrochelletalk.com)
One hastens to add that to say these thinkers are in a distinct minority is not to say that they are wrong. (firstthings.com)
People who continue to use these terms «hold that homosexual behavior is a manifestation of some inner essence, perhaps biological or psychological, is relatively stable over time, and characteristic of a distinct minority of the population.» (religion-online.org)