quixotic

Example Sentences

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Sánchez launched what many viewed as a Quixotic road trip to drum up support across Spain from rank-and-file party members.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 18, 2023

Mr. Whitehouse has been regarded as something of a Quixotic figure for his relentless promotion of climate legislation, even during the Trump administration when it was clear that such efforts would be fruitless.

From New York Times • Mar. 7, 2023

He pointed out that Douglas Hurd, then Foreign Secretary, was "exercising restraint" in public as he did not want to "provoke the Rees-Mogg brigade" into "further Quixotic action".

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2018

Quixotic Farming, which sells tilapia and works with Colorado Correctional Industries, said the majority of its tilapia is raised on Missouri farms using civilian workers.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2015

But—but wouldn't it be a little Quixotic to withdraw from this Eldorado, supposing I found there was no moral objection to it, eh?

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 105, September 30th 1893 by Various