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liberal

[lib-er-uhl, lib-ruhl] / ˈlɪb ər əl, ˈlɪb rəl /






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Recovering from the death of her brother, her physical health suffered while she studied her liberal arts degree at the University of Nottingham, affecting her second year grades.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

As a former political advisor to Britain’s Conservative Party, Hilton helped usher in a green, socially liberal strain of conservatism.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Bass, an ex-US congresswoman and Democratic Party stalwart, had an unremarkable start to her stint at the helm of America's second biggest city, and seemed headed for a quasi-automatic re-election in the liberal city.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

A revived liberal international system based on the broadly shared management of climate change, migration and the global economy also seems unlikely.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

The firm’s other partner, Rodney Michel, a veteran of World War II, was also extremely liberal.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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