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secessionist

[si-sesh-uh-nist] / sɪˈsɛʃ ə nɪst /






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Carney, who served as the governor of the Bank of England during Brexit, as that country was debating leaving the EU, said he had witnessed the dangers of secessionist movements.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

The prospect is already alarming some of Iran’s neighbors who worry that events could morph into secessionist movements that might cause problems for them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026

But the 66-year-old, known for his secessionist threats, eventually accepted the decision and allowed the snap poll to be held.

From Barron's ● Dec. 31, 2025

The Socialists’ candidate, Salvador Illa, is currently leading all the polls ahead of both Puigdemont and current Catalan regional president Pere Aragonès, another secessionist from a different Catalan party.

From Seattle Times ● May 9, 2024

The “secesh” community—those Southern secessionist sympathizers living a secret life in the nation’s capital—is in disarray.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly


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