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extremist

[ik-stree-mist] / ɪkˈstri mɪst /
NOUN
person zealous about a belief
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Some are particularly concerned about California, long a hothouse for extremist groups.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The center denounced F-42 as an extremist with one hand and paid him $140,000 with the other, according to the indictment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Heifler, who is a US citizen, has been described by police as an "extremist with no criminal record with the New York Police Department", CBS News, the BBC's US partner, reported.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

"This partnership has improved intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and the overall effectiveness of Nigerian-led efforts against violent extremist organizations."

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

Earnest, enthusiastic, loyal, there was yet about him a big and healthy sanity, a sweet reasonableness, and--what the extremist always lacks--an engaging tact.

From One Day at a Time and Other Talks on Life and Religion by Alexander, Arch.




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