secessionist
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Leaders of several armed and secessionist groups said the three‑day measure was in recognition of the "profound spiritual importance" of the papal visit, which starts on Wednesday, and the need to safeguard civilian life.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
But the 66-year-old, known for his secessionist threats, eventually accepted the decision and allowed the snap poll to be held.
From Barron's ● Dec. 31, 2025
He is wrestling with a growing secessionist movement in the oil-rich province of Alberta.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2025
“I would not dare say that the secessionist movement is dead, but I can say that we are in a period where we don’t know what will come next,” he said.
From Seattle Times ● May 9, 2024
Jefferson and Madison claimed to share their apprehensions and their political principles, but not their secessionist impulses.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Vocabulary lists containing secessionist
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