reactionary
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Dwight Macdonald managed the difficult feat of being a democratic socialist and at the same time a tiresome snob and cultural reactionary, often coming off like a retired colonel at his London club.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
“I believe the case was a reactionary case that was overcharged,” said attorney Adam Koppekin, who represents an officer whose case was dismissed.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
Acting on emotions creates what analysts call a “behavior gap,” which is the difference between strong returns and poor returns that tend to be associated with reactionary decision-making.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
That’s not because he was a right-winger; Clint Eastwood, still as reactionary as ever, retains the respect of his more liberal peers for his consistently high-quality output.
From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026
I knew that it was a reactionary project, but it at least showed that you were developing some political consciousness.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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