democratic

Example Sentences

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“We have a long path to a democratic system,” Rahbar said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

This whole big shambolic miracle machine only keeps rolling because we are an amazing thing—a democratic republic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The generals loosened their grip for a decade-long democratic experiment beginning in 2011, allowing Aung San Suu Kyi to ascend as civilian leader and steer a period of reform as the nation opened up.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Understanding that dynamic helps explain why it is essential to distinguish the present dispute from cases in which courts are being asked to intervene to protect democratic participation.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

For if its democracy looks less democratic than ours, its courts look far more so.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith