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conservatism

[kuhn-sur-vuh-tiz-uhm] / kənˈsɜr vəˌtɪz əm /


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As a former political advisor to Britain’s Conservative Party, Hilton helped usher in a green, socially liberal strain of conservatism.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

At its best, conservatism doesn’t try to freeze the status quo or move us back to some imagined golden age.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

If predecessor Gareth Southgate was criticised for being cloaked in conservatism and playing it safe, Tuchel's iron will in following his instincts has now effectively positioned himself as the anti-Southgate.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Business customers have been slow to adopt artificial-intelligence tools in a systematic way, but some of that conservatism is beginning to fade.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

He's hoping to promote an image of quiet conservatism, but please!

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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