secessionist
Example Sentences
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Carney, who grew up in Alberta but hasn’t publicly engaged on the secessionist movement, later gave ground, softening some regulations Smith opposed, which she welcomed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 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
Such efforts eventually pushed the high representative to take action and annul the secessionist legislation.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 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
Hamilton also took note of the implicit secessionist threat contained in Virginia's statement.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
