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

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

That helped turn her into a political reformer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

They were the words of a moral reformer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 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