purist

Example Sentences

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Yet for those who consider themselves football purists there can only ever be space in their heart for one team.

From BBC

This is the evidence Robinson believes can be England's X-factor at the World Cup, irrespective of those "purists" who may sniff at such an approach.

From BBC

When Barbara Walters started interviewing celebrities on her prime time specials for ABC in the 1970s, pearl-clutching journalistic purists were aghast.

From Los Angeles Times

"Many people watching want to see beautiful football or purists want to see open play great goals back to front." he said.

From BBC

The finer details are still unclear but if there are any special rules or conditions attached, that's unlikely to go down well with purists.

From BBC