progressive
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Platner, a Marine veteran whose blunt anti-establishment message thrilled the progressive grassroots, quit the race after a rape allegation he denies.
From Barron's • Jul. 10, 2026
He championed progressive policies like universal health care and affordable housing, and won over many frustrated Democratic voters with his critique of the party's establishment.
From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026
Platner had nothing on which to hang his promises of political efficacy but a collection of articulated progressive beliefs.
From Slate • Jul. 8, 2026
He was blue collar, progressive, and—seemingly—a true Mainer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026
He argued ceaselessly for economic empowerment, carrying along in his wake less progressive blacks who were still getting used to the idea of direct action for even social goals.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
Vocabulary lists containing progressive
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Theodore Roosevelt on "New Nationalism" (1910)
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