partisan
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The crowd inside the 20,000-capacity arena was not quite full, but it was loud and partisan.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
A more apt and kind description might be “misguided” but, setting that aside, Mr. Swaim correctly notes that “in general, religious language fits badly in partisan spaces.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
Fitzpatrick was welcomed by pantomime boos from the partisan fans who were predictably rooting for their man.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026
Because fewer people turn out for special elections, they’re considered an early predictor of partisan enthusiasm heading into regularly scheduled elections.
From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026
Anthony’s Quaker upbringing also had discouraged interest in partisan politics and women’s suffrage, so she focused on working with the temperance movement.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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