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conservative

[kuhn-sur-vuh-tiv] / kənˈsɜr və tɪv /




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Getting money back on a conservative investment in an anxious time has its appeal.

From MarketWatch Sep. 16, 2026

In early January 2025, Dans and American Daybreak helped arrange a visit by Donald Trump Jr. and late conservative activist Charlie Kirk to the Arctic island.

From Salon Sep. 16, 2026

“Regulating AI is not a progressive issue. It is not a conservative issue. It is as American as apple pie,” Sanders said, following a week in which AI concerns broke through with the general public.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

Justice Brett Kavanaugh, a conservative, agreed with the ruling, but indicated he might later rule in Trump's favour as litigation in the case continues.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

Some federal judges, including conservative judges, have quit in protest of federal drug laws and sentencing guidelines.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

"That's not going to appeal to waverers, or to moderate conservatives who might be thinking about defecting."

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

The chain on Monday announced that Masino would step down as CEO on Aug. 10, following a logo change last year that angered conservatives and loyal customers.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

Since Scalia’s death, his influence has grown especially with the younger generation of conservatives.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

“Nixonmaxxing” swag and TikTok videos have helped trigger a rethinking of the former president’s legacy among some conservatives.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

“The liberals and the conservatives are both right in a sense,” McLanahan said.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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