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activist

[ak-tuh-vist] / ˈæk tə vɪst /
NOUN
abolitionist
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NOUN
propagandist
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NOUN
protestor
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Turning Point USA, founded by the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has built a network of thousands of student chapters nationwide.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

Bulls are digging in after weekly gains of 15% and 17% in February and March, thanks at least in part a stake by activist Elliott Management.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Akhand said he would handle the legal side, but it was up to the undercover reporter to choose whether he wanted to pretend to be gay, an atheist or a political activist.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Snap’s layoffs also come after activist investor Irenic Capital Management took a stake in the company and called for the company to cut costs through layoffs and other efforts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

“You mean... he was an activist? With the civil rights... ?”

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett




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