partisan

Example Sentences

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We have reached a point at which conspiratorial thinking in itself is its own kind of political movement—one that often exists outside traditional partisan lines.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2026

It does not stop neatly at the boundaries of partisan convenience.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Those were not the words of a partisan politician.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 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