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political

[puh-lit-i-kuhl] / pəˈlɪt ɪ kəl /


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“In practical terms,” Hsu told me, “that could strengthen Beijing’s bargaining posture by suggesting there is still political space for ‘peaceful’ engagement on its terms, even while Chinese military pressure continues.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

As president "he will follow in the continuity of what has been done," political analyst Franck Kinninvo said.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

He joined China’s top political advisory body in 2008 and rubbed shoulders with other billionaires, including Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“What happens now depends on what campaigns do to take advantage of this,” said Andrew Acosta, a Democratic political consultant who is not involved in any of the campaigns.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

But, I reminded myself, the Sons of Liberty hadn’t chosen this disguise to be accurate, or even to be political; they’d chosen this disguise to identify themselves as being American—not British.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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