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extremism

[ik-stree-miz-uhm] / ɪkˈstri mɪz əm /


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He has described his past views as "indefensible" and now speaks out against extremism.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

This, Skidelsky believes, would alleviate the widespread angst about unemployment he believes makes extremism attractive to so many people.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

“I’ve never before seen U.S. government funding for such groups,” said William Allchorn, a senior research fellow at Anglia Ruskin University and an expert on radical-right extremism in the United Kingdom.

From Salon Jul. 21, 2026

China vehemently denies these allegations, saying its policies have rooted out extremism in Xinjiang and boosted economic development.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

I was slightly giddy with the force of his personality but the extremism of the offer was appealing as well.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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