partisan

Example Sentences

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The crowd inside the 20,000-capacity arena was not quite full, but it was loud and partisan.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

For a moment, he adds, it transcended partisan divisions.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

A more apt and kind description might be “misguided” but, setting that aside, Mr. Swaim correctly notes that “in general, religious language fits badly in partisan spaces.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Because fewer people turn out for special elections, they’re considered an early predictor of partisan enthusiasm heading into regularly scheduled elections.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

The games were often exciting to watch—sometimes even a few officers would attend—but also nervous-making, as the crowds that gathered for matches between popular teams were partisan and players would sometimes get into fights.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover