extremism
Example Sentences
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Prosecutors must prove Blanche’s assertion that the informant program, which began in the 1980s, was used to further extremism rather than fight it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
While the intent may have been to show that extremism can hide in plain sight, the effect, critics of the stories argued, was normalization.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
“One Battle After Another” is a satirical action-thriller with an intense and timely exploration of American extremism that stars DiCaprio as a retired revolutionary forced back into action.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026
One morning we were discussing two topics: the influence of big money on football, and Islamist extremism.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
“We will defeat the forces of extremism and militancy with the power of the people,” she declared.
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
Vocabulary lists containing extremism
President Biden's Inaugural Speech (January 2021)
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"Ideas Live On" by Benazir Bhutto (2007)
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“Address to the United Nations Youth Assembly” by Malala Yousafzai
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