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liberal

adjective as in abundant, profuse

adjective as in not strict or literal

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Formed by conservative legal theorists in the 1980s to help President Ronald Reagan roll back liberal policies, the unitary executive theory promises to radically expand presidential power.

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In other parts of the famously liberal "Rose City", life goes on as normal.

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The bill drew strong opposition from teacher unions, faculty groups, Muslim organizations and liberal groups who worried about the suppression of discussion about current events in the Middle East.

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But the justices, both conservative and liberal, said the Colorado law appeared to violate the 1st Amendment.

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Rather remained adamant, even through reputational degradation, that the real threat to journalism wasn’t liberal bias or declining ratings, but the corrosive takeover of the fourth estate by corporate and ideological power.

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