faction

Example Sentences

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Although he headed the hardline "principlist" faction - committed to the ideological principles of the Islamic revolution - during his first term, Larijani was described in later years as a "moderate conservative".

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Their “pragmatist faction is arguing for continued patience and caution,” says Oxford Analytica, a geopolitical risk analysis and advisory service owned by Barron’s parent company, Dow Jones.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Whatever their considerations were, there is clearly more than one faction inside the White House and the Department of Justice with a view.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

Ascribing it mainly to one faction risks exacerbating the problem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

“Between them, they have managed to rally most of the loyal faction members to their cause. Surprisingly, though, the Allegiant still don’t outnumber the factionless.”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth