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activist

[ak-tuh-vist] / ˈæk tə vɪst /
NOUN
abolitionist
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NOUN
propagandist
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NOUN
protestor
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South African police say have they arrested "wanted fugitive" French-born Beninese activist Kemi Seba while he was allegedly attempting to flee to Europe through Zimbabwe.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Snap’s layoffs also come after activist investor Irenic Capital Management took a stake in the company and called for the company to cut costs through layoffs and other efforts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

We believe it’s important to clarify that activist investors do not necessarily target research directly.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Last month, activist investor Irenic Capital Management, which has built an approximately 2.5% stake in Snap, urged the company’s leadership to undertake a series of measures aimed at improving its valuation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

In a concrete courtyard patrolled by armed guards, Daniel Ellsberg sat talking with Randy Kehler, the antiwar activist whose words had so inspired him.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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