politic

Example Sentences

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It was the most extreme expression of a wound to the body politic that has been allowed to fester.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

What hope of freedom was there unless Black Americans were accepted as full members of the body politic?

From Slate • Oct. 7, 2025

But political strategist and pollster Chris Bruni‑Lowe, who has written a book on the history of politic slogans, would advise against using Arise as the new party's name.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025

As I continue this journey, I believe the most important strategy that has been omitted to date is holistic healing for our body politic.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2025

When he did find the proper courage, the office manager intended to approach Mr. Reilly in a most politic manner about the amount of time he was spending in the factory.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole