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liberal

[lib-er-uhl, lib-ruhl] / ˈlɪb ər əl, ˈlɪb rəl /






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Nevertheless, Clark suggested a young person who may be feeling that an economy built on AI does not have a place for them should "develop a hobby" and pursue a liberal arts education.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Bass, an ex-US congresswoman and Democratic Party stalwart, had an unremarkable start to her stint at the helm of America's second biggest city, and seemed headed for a quasi-automatic re-election in the liberal city.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

As Bradley prepared to step down, Democrats struggled to find a successor who could unite liberal Black, white, Latino and Asian Angelenos.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

A revived liberal international system based on the broadly shared management of climate change, migration and the global economy also seems unlikely.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

Personally, I feel like exposing this phony “folksinger” who I guess is preying on some other dedicated young girl liberal at this moment.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole




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