reformer
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St Giles was first founded in 1124 as a Catholic church but later became a key site during the spread of Presbyterianism in Scotland when reformer John Knox was elected as its minister in 1560.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Not whether Ellison privately considers himself a conservative, a liberal or a man above ideology, nor whether Weiss thinks of herself as a dissident or a reformer.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
Other luminaries, such as the educational reformer Emily Davies and the suffragist Emmeline Pankhurst, actually step out from the background chatter to become major players.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
The 57-year-old has built a reputation as a reformer intent on curbing the waste of public money and attracting EU funds, but has been criticised for his "inflexibility".
From Barron's ● Apr. 23, 2026
Osborne was at heart a politician and reformer; Lawes was a firm but sympathetic warden several cuts above the rest, a passionate believer in doing the job right.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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