reformist

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The reformist People's Party -- which had been polling first ahead of the election, but ultimately came in second -- will lead the opposition.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

In 2003 he was released by the reformist president Mohammad Khatami, who had received pressure from parliamentarians to do so.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

In the 1990s and 2000s, Khamenei allowed for reformist governments to run for elections, and win, but he dealt harshly with dissidents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

The reformist People's Party "submitted a case" to a criminal court against seven election commissioners, the Election Commission's secretary-general and another election official, deputy party leader Wayo Assawarungruang said.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Yet an ugliness often lurked beneath the reformist zeal of Progressivism.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann