faction
Example Sentences
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Come the Revolution, David enthusiastically embraced the radical Robespierre faction, even voting for the execution of Louis XVI, his former patron.
Popular Forces fighters have appeared with vehicles with markings from the United Arab Emirates, and some of the factions claim they are affiliated peripherally with the Palestinian Authority.
From Los Angeles Times
That led to clashes between clan-based factions after he failed to organise parliamentary and presidential elections before his mandate expired.
From Barron's
Meanwhile, China began to defuse the "Three Brotherhood Alliance" -- peeling away two of its factions based along its border with truces.
From Barron's
Marat was murdered in July 1793 by Charlotte Corday, who was aligned with the more moderate Girondin faction.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
