apologist
Example Sentences
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But, after Trump's famous dinner with Hitler apologists, he and his people seem to have decided there's no political downside to being seen rubbing shoulders with the Mein Kampf crowd.
From Salon
Nor did he hesitate to serve as a pro-Putin apologist feeding his audience Kremlin talking points to doubt the legitimacy of Ukraine and its democracy.
From Salon
Had he been fired for being Tucker Carlson — the white nationalist apologist known for his spitfire misinformation and shameless hypocrisy — I would probably be more cheerful.
From Seattle Times
To be honest, Makar’s cheap shot — yes apologists, that’s what it was — on a completely unsuspecting McCann revived memories of Hunter’s hit, even if it wasn’t as bad of a hammering.
From Seattle Times
“There is no room for Putin apologists in the Republican Party.”
From Washington Post
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