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

After the reformer class two weeks later, I had energy to spare.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

The Passage, which takes its ethos from the social reformer St Vincent de Paul, has been working in Westminster since 1980, and last year helped more than 3,000 people who were facing homelessness.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

She didn’t think of herself as a reformer, but her religious beliefs led her to conclude that all people were equal.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson