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partisan

[pahr-tuh-zuhn, -suhn, pahr-tuh-zan] / ˈpɑr tə zən, -sən, ˌpɑr təˈzæn /




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That said, there are plenty of reasons — none involving any kind of partisan chicanery — that explain why California elections seems to drag on and vote totals shift as ballots are steadily counted.

From Los Angeles Times

The career detour surprised fellow bankers, who said they didn’t view him as particularly partisan.

From The Wall Street Journal

I think there is at least a potential for Mahan to tap into a desire among voters to lower the hostilities just a bit and ease up on our constant partisan war-footing.

From Los Angeles Times

The challenger was met by a chorus of jeers on his ring walk, the 7,500-capacity arena close to full and firmly partisan.

From BBC

Lincoln’s partisan roots, Bob Dylan’s late career, the rise of the NFL and more.

From The Wall Street Journal