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politician

[pol-i-tish-uhn] / ˌpɒl ɪˈtɪʃ ən /


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“My service has spanned both Republican and Democratic administrations. I am not a politician, and I have no partisan loyalties,” he said.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

For the first time since 1963, a politician who is not Black will represent a large swath of South Los Angeles on the City Council.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

I always like to give the disclaimer that I’m not a politician.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

He traveled as a private citizen, rather than a politician, reveling in the region’s splendors, its ruins and estates, gardens and canals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

The photographers' flashbulbs and the crowds went crazy; she wasn't a politician at all, but all four members of Bucks Fizz at the Eurovision Song Contest.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

It’s set in 2026 and the characters reference present-day politicians, including President Trump, U.S.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

“All of our politicians and parties cater towards old people, which is not a bad thing,” said Phoebe Dolan, 28, co-director and one of its founding members.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

Chris Nelson urged politicians to "think about the children on both sides"

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

This can create especially awkward moments for those politicians who hang around long enough for voters to examine the results.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

I don’t believe the war is simply the work of politicians and capitalists.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank




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