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extremism

[ik-stree-miz-uhm] / ɪkˈstri mɪz əm /


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“One Battle After Another” is a satirical action-thriller with an intense and timely exploration of American extremism that stars DiCaprio as a retired revolutionary forced back into action.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Politically they cluster around the middle and dislike extremism and overreach.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

Its aim, the acting president said, is to "heal the wounds of political confrontation, violence, and extremism".

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

When that level of single-minded intensity is brought to reforming the physical body, Campbell said, it can set the conditions for other kinds of extremism.

From Slate • Jan. 22, 2026

I was slightly giddy with the force of his personality but the extremism of the offer was appealing as well.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt