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

We are affirmed in the knowledge that we are the body politic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2025

I hear the word Kennedy, I know they ain’t discussing no politic.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett