democratic
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But if Pericles was running a protection racket among Athens’ near-abroad, he had also instituted a number of reforms at home that are rightly called democratic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
He didn’t shy away from criticizing the government on democratic governance issues either.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
“At a time of rampant threats to our democratic system, we must strengthen and defend the integrity of our elections to reaffirm that our government is of, by, and for the people,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Traoré initially pledged to restore democratic rule to the West African country by July 2024, but two months before this deadline, the junta announced it would extend its rule for another five years.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
“It’s true, America is a country with a history of injustice, but can we learn from those injustices? Make sure our society is indeed democratic and fair to all who reside here?”
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
Vocabulary lists containing democratic
Africa - Introductory
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Canada - Introductory
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Eastern Europe - Introductory
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