idealistic

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Edgar Snow, born in Kansas City, was an idealistic reporter handpicked by the Communist leadership, in Mr. Dikötter’s words, “after careful vetting.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

"But we don't live in this idealistic world where everyone is logical. The passion of football fans is what makes the game great."

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Forty years ago, Grisham was a lawyer and state legislator in Mississippi with an idea for a story about a racially charged murder trial, seen through the eyes of a young, idealistic attorney like himself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

The thirst for power has a way of corrupting even the most idealistic hearts, alas.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026

Dasch remembered Barth as "an idealistic Nazi," and he had returned to Germany a couple of years ago.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple