party politics
noun
often disapproving
: political activities, decisions, etc., that relate to or support a particular political party
Party politics played a large role in determining who would be chosen for the position.
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That’s because, behind the legalese and legislative motives, there lies a deeper and more uncomfortable question—one that goes well beyond party politics: Why are America’s wealthiest colleges still charging tuition?
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Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The 2024 election represented the consolidation of a slow transformation in American party politics.
—Stephanie Ternullo / Made By History, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
As Daniel Cox has previously outlined, young men haven’t necessarily become more ideologically conservative, but many are politically disaffected and uninterested in traditional party politics.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 30 May 2025
Image The controversy appears to have little to do with traditional party politics.
—Tracey Tully, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The 2024 election represented the consolidation of a slow transformation in American party politics.
—Stephanie Ternullo / Made By History, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
As Daniel Cox has previously outlined, young men haven’t necessarily become more ideologically conservative, but many are politically disaffected and uninterested in traditional party politics.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 30 May 2025
Image The controversy appears to have little to do with traditional party politics.
—Tracey Tully, New York Times, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for party politics
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“Party politics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20politics. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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