They are a distinct minority in the more than two dozen states the party dominates.

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In short, they enjoy real security as well as opportunities in a society in which Israeli Arabs are a distinct minority.

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The recent financial crisis appeared to give the left always a distinct minority in this country the opportunity to lastingly alter American culture, economics and politics.

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