It is still possible that there is a silent majority who support spending cuts and state privatisations.

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Yet Mr Sarkozy took a bet that there was a silent majority prepared to accept change, however much they disliked it.

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Biden will appeal to those Catholics ( some say, a silent majority) who define themselves as faithful but who are also tolerant of cultural difference.

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Nixon invoked a great silent majority.

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Having a "silent" majority is all very well, but they'll need to speak up Tuesday.

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Sarin played down the threats to his position Monday, and claimed there was a "silent" majority behind his plans.

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As he started his arduous treatment, Ron, a family man and a professional counsellor in his 50s, from London, decided to strike a blow for the "silent majority" with hepatitis C who were too frightened to speak about their condition.

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"There is very strong, if silent, majority who are highly supportive of a plan that energizes the institution, " he said.

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There was a phrase back then that was used in politics: the Silent Majority.

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