leftist
Example Sentences
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The 67-year-old construction magnate and former mayor of the Honduran capital is running in a tight three-way race gainst a leftist lawyer and a fellow right-wing TV host in the Sunday vote.
From Barron's
The next year, the panel labeled the curriculum “leftist,” “antiwar” and “offensive to fundamentalists.”
From New York Times
Yet the longtime leftist has become increasingly dependent on the military, vastly expanding its budget and its responsibilities to include building airports and a giant tourist train.
From Washington Post
As much as $30 million from the arms sales was diverted, in violation of U.S. law, to aid rebels fighting the leftist government of Nicaragua.
From Seattle Times
The news immediately triggered criticism from the leftist coalition government headed by the Socialists.
From Seattle Times
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