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democratic

[dem-uh-krat-ik] / ˌdɛm əˈkræt ɪk /


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ASEAN's special Myanmar envoy, Philippines Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro, wrapped up a two-day visit to the nation Thursday, with no sign of meeting detained democratic ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

Speaking on the BBC's The View programme, the DUP leader said the party had reached a democratic decision on how to deal with the Drumcree fallout.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

This is the first time since Brazil returned to democratic elections in 1989 that a candidate who placed second in the first round went on to win the runoff.

From Salon ● Oct. 27, 2026

Speaking on Monday during a visit to Marseille, which was hard hit by recent protests, Macron condemned the violence and called for a broad democratic debate ahead of next spring’s presidential election.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

A more democratic world—and one with the legal institutions that go hand in hand with democracy—is a more rhetorical one.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith


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