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conservative

[kuhn-sur-vuh-tiv] / kənˈsɜr və tɪv /




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Hernandez, who is transgender, has faced harassment and ire from anti-trans protesters and conservative pundits during the past two years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Uncertainty around demand in the event of an extended U.S.-Iran conflict is likely prompting the company to keep its guidance conservative, Baader Europe analyst Alexandre Desprez wrote in a note to clients.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

It was meant to address concerns about hygiene and safety, but the law also played into social norms in a conservative country where body art is still deeply frowned upon.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

When financial adviser Liz Windisch sits down with Generation X clients, she finds they consistently seek safety in cash — and they’re passing that conservative instinct down to their children.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

It was a typical small southern town, conservative and white.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John




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