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politician

[pol-i-tish-uhn] / ˌpɒl ɪˈtɪʃ ən /


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The gap in support for Raman was the largest disparity between Latinos and the overall population surveyed, as 9% of all those surveyed said they would support the 44-year-old L.A. politician.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Among Latinos, Bass received the largest amount of support for any individual candidate, with 29% of Latino voters saying they planned on voting for the 72-year-old politician.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The party appeared to overcome this controversy by joining hands with Shah, a charismatic politician around whom voters could rally, but who had no organised party structure to rely on.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Europe’s most eager recipient of updates from America was Silas Deane, a Connecticut politician whom Congress had sent to Paris in March 1776 as a secret diplomat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“I believe it, Bull. You can fly with the best of them. You can lead men. But you’ve got to become an administrator. A politician even.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy