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faction

[fak-shuhn] / ˈfæk ʃən /




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Soon, the author explains, Ms. Dohrn transferred to the University of Chicago, where she fell in with the political faction among the students.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

"My dad and one of his shipmates were on the shore and tried to escape. But because they were both injured, they were easily captured by the Communist faction," Bannister said.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

It may have represented the end of Massie’s stint in Congress, but it also may represent the coalescing of a new faction in Republican politics.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

Fatah is the only major faction on the ballot across the Palestinian territories, and is guaranteed victory in some districts because no opposition candidates are running.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

I think of Candor’s rhyming song, which calls us the crudest faction.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth




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