leftist
Example Sentences
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In Paris, the race is looking tight between leftist Emmanuel Gregoire, a former deputy of outgoing Socialist mayor Anne Hidalgo, and his runner-up, right-wing ex-minister Rachida Dati.
From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026
Beyond the top three, leftist Rae Huang notched support from 8% of those polled, while tech entrepreneur Adam Miller drew 6%.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
The economy grew 2.5 percent in what was the final year of leftist president Gabriel Boric's tenure, just outstripping a bank forecast of 2.3 percent.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
Tech entrepreneur Adam Miller was supported by just over 4% of those polled, with leftist candidate Rae Huang at about 3%.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
The animating figure was Caltech chemist Linus Pauling, a Nobel laureate known for his strong leftist views and stem-winding oratorical flair.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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