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activism

[ak-tuh-viz-uhm] / ˈæk təˌvɪz əm /


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Mohammadi, 54, was awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her activism against female oppression in Iran and promoting human rights.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Hsiung was a law professor and securities lawyer before devoting himself to activism.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

But this initial venture highlighted the inevitable collision course between Steyer’s burgeoning activism and his firm’s investments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

We will employ activism as a risk-management tool to mitigate the downside that such unfriendliness can create.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

I was pleasantly surprised by his support of my activism.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana



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