as in conservative
a person whose political beliefs are centered on tradition and keeping things the way they are
rightists opposed the new social programs
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Despite professing fidelity to free enterprise, conservatives have repeatedly backed government interventions that advantage corporations.—
Allan J. Lichtman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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Vance welcomed the debate over Kirk’s legacy but urged conservatives to avoid infighting for the time being and to unite in mourning.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the past, Kaepernick’s protest and countless other incidents have prompted reactionary vows to boycott the league, along with the ritualistic burning of team jerseys and other merchandise.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
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Ash took a defense that was aggressive and fast, then reduced it to a tentative and reactionary unit.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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For instance, Justice Fux, who was nominated to the court by Dilma Rousseff, the leftist former president, voted to absolve Bolsonaro.—
Adriana Carranca,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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José Serrano Salgado, a high-profile politician who served as Minister of Interior and National Assembly President in the leftist government of Ecuadorian former president Rafael Correa, has been living in Miami since 2021.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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A level 2 of 4 threat for excessive rainfall is in place for parts of eastern New Mexico and western Texas due to rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour possible in the heaviest storms.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2025
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The government's initial response, which blamed opposition factions rather than acknowledging excessive force, further inflamed tensions.—
Sonal Nain,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The report added that Holly made posts on social media displaying his gear, which were decorated with extremist symbols and inspired by equipment used by previous mass shooters.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Each of these attacks was committed with extremist, white-supremacist motivations.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For many on the Right, Carr is a welcome protector of conservative views on broadcast networks that Republicans say have long been dominated by liberal positions.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Conservatives have accused liberal justices of injecting politics into rulings.—
Allan J. Lichtman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Rightist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rightist. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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