secessionist
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Carney, who grew up in Alberta but hasn’t publicly engaged on the secessionist movement, later gave ground, softening some regulations Smith opposed, which she welcomed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026
He then formed the STC, grouping secessionist factions.
From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026
Those familiar with Mr Dodik’s regular secessionist outbursts rolled their eyes.
From BBC • May 23, 2024
Pablo Simón, political science professor at Carlos III University in Madrid, said that the secessionist movement was in a period of uncertain transition.
From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024
Jefferson and Madison claimed to share their apprehensions and their political principles, but not their secessionist impulses.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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