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partisan

[pahr-tuh-zuhn, -suhn, pahr-tuh-zan] / ˈpɑr tə zən, -sən, ˌpɑr təˈzæn /




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Masterful architects of broad political philosophies, brilliant purveyors of partisan feeling—the New Deal and the Reagan Revolution were among our most formidable vote-getting movements—Roosevelt and Reagan were also pragmatists skilled in the art of governance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2026

Ossoff's supporters praise his authenticity and ability to transcend partisan divides to bring people together across party lines.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

Hamilton, who once considered running as an independent, has pitched himself as a candidate that can bridge the partisan divide.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

More than 21,000 people nationwide have been trained as nonpartisan poll monitors through the Election Protection coalition, the program that Moore used, along with thousands of others through other nonprofit and partisan efforts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 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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