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liberal

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






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Tarlov, 42, has been a sturdy liberal counterweight at “The Five,” which averages 3.5 million viewers daily, according to Nielsen.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

Unlike most campus fiction, its scope extends well beyond the cloister of the liberal arts classroom to whammy the entire university system, from its financial model to its function within a globalized economy.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

For Roberts and the three liberal justices, that consequence implicated the separation of powers itself.

From Slate Sep. 1, 2026

Amor said she’s a former liberal but not political anymore.

From Salon Aug. 26, 2026

His wife, whom we called Gogo, was warm, affectionate, and a splendid cook who was liberal with her helpings.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

But for liberals and conservatives alike, there were other aims, too, including a high school and maybe even college degree, and a stable job to follow it.

From Slate Jul. 28, 2026

Five justices — Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett, along with the three liberals — upheld the constitutionality of the 14th Amendment’s citizenship clause.

From Salon Jul. 1, 2026

The Supreme Court agreed in a majority opinion penned by Chief Justice John Roberts that was joined by two other conservative justices and the three liberals on the top court.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

Justice Amy Coney Barrett and Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. joined with the three liberals to form the majority.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

A meeting of the ANC executive took place afterward at which a few of us asked for a report of the earlier meeting with the white liberals.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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