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politician

[pol-i-tish-uhn] / ˌpɒl ɪˈtɪʃ ən /


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Lord Offord also stressed the comments were made before he became a politician.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

As a politician, he is something of a populist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

A skilful politician, he has left everyone guessing as to whether he really wants to be premier.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

It’s early days and neither politician has said they will or won’t launch official campaigns for the Oval Office.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

But honestly, I think I would be a very bad reporter because I can’t imagine sitting across the table from a politician or a movie star and asking them questions.

From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky