secessionist

Example Sentences

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But the 66-year-old, known for his secessionist threats, eventually accepted the decision and allowed the snap poll to be held.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

The situation has stabilized in recent years following a peace agreement with the Islamic Liberation Front, the largest mainstream Muslim secessionist group, and the creation of an autonomous Muslim region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

Such efforts eventually pushed the high representative to take action and annul the secessionist legislation.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2025

“I would not dare say that the secessionist movement is dead, but I can say that we are in a period where we don’t know what will come next,” he said.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024

The “secesh” community—those Southern secessionist sympathizers living a secret life in the nation’s capital—is in disarray.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly