federalism

Example Sentences

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As it grew in the late 19th century, the library sought to cooperate with, not dominate, groups such as the American Library Association, perhaps a reflection of the strength of American federalism.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We want federalism for the Syrian coast," she added.

From Barron's

There is abundant irony in the fact that federalism — championed by Republicans and conservative judges for decades — has now come back to haunt the leading Republican for the U.S. presidency.

From Salon

Before the coup, he was a poet who had been jailed for a verse that lampooned authority, who then became a high-profile activist, advocating for equality for minorities and federalism.

From Reuters

In a speech in Romania, Orban - a long-standing critic of Brussels - also said he hoped next year's European parliament elections would strengthen governments within the bloc that reject the "federalism" represented by Germany and France.

From Reuters