partisan

Example Sentences

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Fitzpatrick was welcomed by pantomime boos from the partisan fans who were predictably rooting for their man.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

The wheelchair protection regulations should not be a partisan issue, as disability access represents a fundamental safety and civil rights concern that transcends political ideology.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

This isn’t a partisan issue; it’s about training future businesspeople to draw their own conclusions from available data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

But they were gifted a 4-0 lead in the opening end and, buoyed on by a loud partisan crowd in Cortina, opened up that advantage to 10-4 after six ends.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 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