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partisan

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




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In establishing these commissions, Congress wanted the commissioners to use their expertise and collective decisionmaking to shape important areas of policy without partisan influence.

From Slate Jul. 13, 2026

When Graham ran for president in 2015, the idea of cooling partisan tensions and working with political opponents was one of his central messages.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Though political, Greenspan as Fed chair was not partisan.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

These are people fleeing persecution, conflict and violence, a number that is perhaps more trans-political than partisan, cutting across issues and nations.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

Anthony’s Quaker upbringing also had discouraged interest in partisan politics and women’s suffrage, so she focused on working with the temperance movement.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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