faction
Example Sentences
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His administration established multiple commissions to coax rival political factions into agreeing on a package of reforms.
From Barron's
Taylor, from the party's conservative faction, won the secret ballot, 34 votes to 17.
From BBC
Political analysts are cautious over Rodriguez’s ability to keep the various factions of her ruling regime satisfied and united.
Fierce rivalry among factions lurks beneath the surface, resulting in regular changes of leader -- 28 since 1955 -- which act as a substitute for changes in government.
From Barron's
In recent days, after civic elections in Pune and Mumbai, conversations had begun about the possibility of a reconciliation between the two factions of the NCP, led by uncle and nephew.
From BBC
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