reformer

Example Sentences

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But so far the discreet American has drawn less fervour than Argentine reformer Pope Francis, who died last April after leading the world's 1.4 billion Catholics for 12 years.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

They were the words of a moral reformer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

He no longer spoke primarily as a reformer, but as a performer on the political stage—a power broker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

The Passage, which takes its ethos from the social reformer St Vincent de Paul, has been working in Westminster since 1980, and last year helped more than 3,000 people who were facing homelessness.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

Anna Howard Shaw thought Paul was too young and too militant for the job, but she decided to give her a chance after progressive reformer and suffragist Jane Addams spoke up on Paul’s behalf.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling