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partisan

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




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Real estate lawyer John Mechanic, a Witkoff partisan, told me—twice—that Witkoff was such a talented dealmaker he could “sell ice to an Eskimo.”

From Slate Jul. 22, 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

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

“By bringing together experts from across the political spectrum, we can remove partisan politics from the conversation and focus on practical, responsible solutions,” Bilirakis said.

From MarketWatch Jun. 5, 2026

Valentina flew more than 1,850 of these missions, and evacuated around 2,500 orphaned children and wounded partisan fighters.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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