reformer

Example Sentences

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The 57-year-old has built a reputation as a reformer intent on curbing the waste of public money and attracting EU funds, but has been criticised for his "inflexibility".

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Mr. Orbán, visibly less vigorous at 62, lost to the fiery young reformer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

A reformer offers steps to speed the count while preserving the ease of casting a ballot.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

He no longer spoke primarily as a reformer, but as a performer on the political stage—a power broker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Nearly ninety years ago, Thomas Mott Osborne, a politically connected prison reformer, spent a week in voluntary confinement at New York’s other famous historic prison, Auburn.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover