Sentences with phrase «slight majority»

When the question was put in expressly ethical terms, however, a similarly slight majority expressed opposition to embryo research.

A slight majority of Republicans for the first time joined lopsided majorities of Democrats and independents to support legal cannabis.

Apple, Amazon and Google followed closely behind: A slight majority of this constituent said they'd use Apple, followed by 49 % and 48 % for Amazon and Google, respectively.

After one of the worst mass shootings in U.S. history — 20 children and seven adults killed, not including the gunman — polls show that a slight majority of Americans favor restrictions on guns.

The divide over the Fed's start date is intense, with a slight majority of economists leaning toward a September hike, according to CNBC's latest Fed survey.

A slight majority of Democrats, 52 percent, say they mainly reflect inadequate gun laws.

If we take the cross seriously, and the grace of God seriously (like that it's irresistible for instance) then God wouldn't win a little bit, or have a slight majority in heaven, if God wants EVERYBODY IN, then God will get EVERYBODY.

But then there was a slight majority of media members who shot back with the same old tired stereotypes about our generation: «Entitled.»

Although they were never able to make France a Calvinist country (as their coreligionists did in Scotland and elsewhere), they did in the 1560s and 1570s attract between 7 and 10 percent of the French population, including a slight majority of the nobility, as well as seven of the 114 Catholic bishops.

4) A slight majority of women (51 percent) and a somewhat larger majority of men (58 percent) support «woman's liberation,» and this support is rising rapidly.

By giving the CDU and its coalition parties a slight majority, the voters made a momentous choice that set the course for Germany's — and eventually Europe's — future.

More than half say they have substantial influence in their church (59 %) and a slight majority expect their influence to increase (55 %).

A majority of those same groups, as well as a slight majority of white Catholics (52 %), also endorse a temporary ban on Muslims coming to the United States from abroad, the survey found.

the federal reserve is a privet industry first run by Anglicans and a lot of people were p!ss3d at that too, however you all learned along time ago that with the slightest majority, the majority rules,..

[PAUL MEIER] In the U.S., only about 10 percent of Christians have this much legalism and massive denial, whereas in the 1970s, for example, it may have been a slight majority.

A slight majority of All Respondents, 58 %, say they are pro-voice — but when the results are filtered by Brand Owners, the support jumps to 70 %.

Right now the slight majority of tickets is actually coming in on Navy, yet Notre Dame has moved to -6.5, and looks like they could move to -7 around the market soon.

Bettors haven't completely lost faith in the Preds yet, but they're getting just a slight majority (56 % of tickets) as -134 favorites in Game 6.

However, despite a slight majority of bettors on the favorite, the line has actually moved down...

While the betting percentages were close, it's safe to say the slight majority of the betting public took the Chiefs, especially since these numbers reflect weeks of wagering action.

A slight majority of public bettors were willing to take the Celtics (closed +10.5) back on November 3.

The slight majority of tickets (56 %) has come in on Auburn which partly explains the early line movement.

The Cavs are receiving nearly two - thirds of spread tickets, but the Pacers are receiving a slight majority of spread dollars.

Clemson is getting the slight majority of tickets with 59 % of bets and you'll want to pay attention to which way this line moves off the key number.

However, the slight majority of public action has been on the Longhorns.

USC is getting the slight majority of moneyline bets, and more than 60 % of the moneyline money.

Since the line got worse for the favorite in a slight majority of games, it would seem advantageous to take favorites early to get the best line possible.

The Tigers are getting the slight majority of early spread tickets after earning an impressive win over Auburn last week, and actually moved up to -3.5 / -4 before coming down to -2.5 / -3.

Wildcats are currently -3.5 / -4 around the market and getting the slight majority of betting tickets.

Slight majority said #Jets, but if are you're thinking of betting it, shop for the best line: NYJ available at +1500 at 5Dimes.

As you can see from the line chart, most spread bettors are taking Arkansas, but a slight majority of spread money (53 %) is taking LSU.

The slight majority of bets is coming in on Dallas and Arizona to cover, and we have a current line prediction on the OAK / ARZ spread.

It's interesting to note the Spurs received the majority of spread tickets in each of their first three matchups, but the Rockets actually received the slight majority of spread tickets when these teams last faced off back on March 6th in San Antonio.

Although a blowout victory for either team could dramatically impact public perception, I believe we will see fairly even levels of public betting during the Finals, with the Warriors receiving a slight majority.

80 % of the tickets at William Hill are on Nyquist to pull off the feat, but the slight majority of money doesn't think so.

So far, San Jose has been receiving the slight majority of moneyline tickets for Game 1 but there's been little line movement.

Cleveland is garnering the slight majority of spread tickets, but Golden State is actually receiving a slight majority of spread dollars (52 %).

The slight majority of early money has also come in on Gonzaga, and all Premium and Pro members get access to this crucial piece of information.

Despite this slight majority on the over, the total dropped from 225 to 222.5.

Although public betting is fairly even, the Tar Heels have received a slight majority with 54 % of spread tickets at our contributing sportsbooks.

The Saints, who are also receiving the slight majority of both bets and dollars, are also on the verge of moving to -7.

In the late game, Ohio State is starting to gather a slight majority of point spread and teaser / parlay bets in its game with Kansas as a 2.5 point favorite.

Again, spread tickets are fairly even with the slight majority of tickets on the Packers, but more than 60 % of spread money is on the Giants.

There has been similar public betting at William Hill, with one little twist — North Carolina has received a slight majority of public bets.

Right now spread bets are fairly even with Michigan getting the slight majority at 54 % and we'd expect these betting percentages to stay pretty close the entire week.

As of Friday afternoon, Man City is listed at +110 and getting the slight majority of moneyline tickets (52 %).

Rousey is currently receiving the slight majority of tickets with 53 %, but books obviously took considerable action on Nunes early on.

Casual bettors usually love the Over, but in this case the slight majority is actually on the Under.

In the other half of the bracket, # 2 - seed Ohio State is a 2.5 - point favorite over Kansas and the slight majority of the betting public is backing the Buckeyes.

Although a slight majority of public bettors are taking Chicago this evening, this 3.5 - point line move seems largely due to the availability of Pau Gasol.