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liberalism

[lib-er-uh-liz-uhm, lib-ruh-] / ˈlɪb ər əˌlɪz əm, ˈlɪb rə- /








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Bardella leans more to the economic liberalism of the traditional right – as shown by his recent contacts with top business executives.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

So defined, conservatism and liberalism stand on common ground.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

And I think that’s the most important thing about liberalism: that is a self-correcting mechanism that allows it when it goes too far—and it often goes too far—to correct itself.

From Slate ● May 16, 2026

The most serious threat to liberalism was the irruption of Bolshevism, Fascism and Nazism between 1917 and 1945.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026

Victor III was far more enlightened, but his liberalism was paternalistic, rooted in noblesse oblige.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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