populist

Example Sentences

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The religious trend seen in Iran for years—the rise of anticlerical populist Shiism among those who still believe—may gain even more strength.

From The Wall Street Journal

That’s Coogler’s challenge too, and this is his moment to encourage the industry to get back to making ambitious populist hits.

From Los Angeles Times

So the mass palpitations surrounding the arrest last week of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be viewed with caution—another of the occasional bouts of populist revulsion.

From The Wall Street Journal

After his election victory, Jetten declared that it was possible to beat populist movements "if you campaign with a positive message for your country".

From Barron's

He admired the spirit of liberty, for instance, yet opposed the French Revolution and supported Napoleon, believing that ensuing populist disorder would then, as it turned out, require autocracy.

From Los Angeles Times