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progressive

[pruh-gres-iv] / prəˈgrɛs ɪv /




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“Even candidates that wouldn’t have traditionally been a progressive or populist candidate have started adopting some of this language,” Martin said.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

El-Sayed, who would be the first Muslim to serve in the Senate if elected, is running as a progressive populist.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

Jim was 44 when he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, a progressive brain condition for which there is currently no cure.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The councilman, a former labor leader who joined the growing progressive wing of the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Our school was public, but one of those progressive ones that always got written up in national magazines because of its emphasis on the arts.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman




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