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
Protecting kids from addictive platforms isn’t a partisan issue.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
The wheelchair protection regulations should not be a partisan issue, as disability access represents a fundamental safety and civil rights concern that transcends political ideology.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026
But they were gifted a 4-0 lead in the opening end and, buoyed on by a loud partisan crowd in Cortina, opened up that advantage to 10-4 after six ends.
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026
The games were often exciting to watch—sometimes even a few officers would attend—but also nervous-making, as the crowds that gathered for matches between popular teams were partisan and players would sometimes get into fights.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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