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

For example, the Vietnam War wound down and no longer was this gaping wound on the body politic.

From Slate • Sep. 12, 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

He knew immediately that the question had not been a politic one and he was disappointed with himself.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers