illiberal
Example Sentences
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From what can be gleaned from sections released so far, the country has been divided into the “Still United” states and an illiberal territory called the Dakota Membership.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
John Dickerson: What we’ve been discussing somewhat, is the ways in which people become illiberal, even though they think they’re champions of liberalism.
From Slate ● May 16, 2026
Magyar, a former government insider turned critic, is offering voters a radical break from Orban's self-described "illiberal" system, vowing to crack down on corruption and improve public services.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a frequent target of Kirk’s illiberal rhetoric, called the shooting “disgusting, vile, and reprehensible.”
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2025
He is cold, selfish and illiberal in his views, possessed of but little talent, and a physiognomy innocent of expression.
From Marital Power Exemplified in Mrs. Packard's Trial, and Self-Defence from the Charge of Insanity by Elizabeth Parsons Ware Packard
