liberal
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In an English-language statement, the former military chief said he believed in "liberal values" and also wanted to work "closely and constructively" with Trump.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
His sister graduated from Williams in 2024, which prompted him to also look at a liberal arts school, too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
In Washington, she cemented her reputation as a liberal who was not afraid to work across the aisle with people she disagreed with to try to find common ground and pass legislation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
ISRAEL—In Tel Aviv, one of Israel’s more liberal hubs, Ben Friedhaim sits with his young daughter in HaKnesset Square as waves gently lap onto the nearby beach just days before the election.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
“Was Afrikaans the sole cause of the riots?” asked an English liberal named St. Croix.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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In their coalition agreement for governing the city, the Social Democrats and liberals pledged to expand public toilet provision and examine whether public toilets could be made free for everyone.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
A unifying cultural figure beloved by both liberals and conservatives, Stapleton was the headlining act at a Fourth of July benefit concert that also featured Smashing Pumpkins, Chaka Khan, Maren Morris and Queen Latifah.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 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
Yet it was somehow 5–4, with Justice Amy Coney Barrett and the three liberals joining Roberts in full.
From Slate ● Jun. 30, 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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