disenfranchised

Example Sentences

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And lots of other audiences who feel disenfranchised would like to be reassured that their virtues are just that.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The abrupt shift left Harvey resentful and disenfranchised.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025

Some voters in Zanzibar felt disenfranchised and said they would "leave that section blank" on the presidential ballot.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

The 14th Amendment imposed a penalty of reduced congressional representation on states that disenfranchised Black citizens, but it did not confer the right to vote on anyone.

From Slate • Oct. 7, 2025

She demanded that Greeley consider how he would feel if he were disenfranchised.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling