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a group of people acting together within a larger group
several factions within the environmental movement have joined forces to save this wilderness area
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Recent Examples of faction
In the future, a not-at-all fascist dictatorship called the Federation of Super Earth launches huge military campaigns against various threats from other worlds to protect humanity's way of life, with big horrible bugs being the most iconic enemy faction to be destroyed with extreme prejudice.
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2025
One faction is taking a pragmatic approach that appeals to voters in the middle, while others want more action, such as protests and interruptions like U.S. Rep. Al Green's (D-Texas) outburst at the president's joint address to Congress.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
This isolation forces unusual alliances between factions that would normally be at war with one another.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The revenge killings that started Friday by Sunni Muslim gunmen loyal to the government against members of Mr. Assad’s minority Alawite sect are a major blow to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the faction that led the overthrow of the former government.
—Bassem Mroue and Sarah El Deeb, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Mar. 2025
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2025
One faction is taking a pragmatic approach that appeals to voters in the middle, while others want more action, such as protests and interruptions like U.S. Rep. Al Green's (D-Texas) outburst at the president's joint address to Congress.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
This isolation forces unusual alliances between factions that would normally be at war with one another.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The revenge killings that started Friday by Sunni Muslim gunmen loyal to the government against members of Mr. Assad’s minority Alawite sect are a major blow to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the faction that led the overthrow of the former government.
—Bassem Mroue and Sarah El Deeb, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faction
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The Recruit followed Owen Hendricks (Centineo), a CIA lawyer, who becomes involved in massive international conflicts with dangerous parties after an asset tries to expose their relationship to the agency.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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The outlet reported that Sanchez had two engagement parties – one in Beverly Hills and another in Positano, Italy.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Along Mexico Border To Hold Migrants, Report Says The Federal Reserve Cuts GDP Projections As Inflation Stays Too High Because both sides have accused one another of neglect and mistreatment, the Hulu series is intentionally told through multiple perspectives.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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For the ponytail, start by finding a deep side part.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2025
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Back in groove: With the Heat largely healthy, particularly with Wiggins available, Herro continued to work in a groove of not being the only primary wing scoring option.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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For a more classic bite, the Pull-Apart Steak Sliders come with provolone, roasted peppers, onions, and chili aioli on King’s Hawaiian rolls, or go for some crispy Buffalo-style wings.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Luke, by contrast, is intent on reconciling Christianity with Roman rule—or, at least, demonstrating that this nascent sect poses no threat to the Empire.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
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Amanda, a 34-year-old mother of two, lives in Pennsylvania in a community which is home to many Mennonites, a Christian sect which tends to eschew vaccination.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
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Greenland's government had already voiced displeasure about the visit, and tensions were further exacerbated by recent election results and ongoing coalition talks.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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The foundation is a coalition that includes: the Connecticut Business and Industry Association; the Connecticut Education Association; the United Way of Connecticut; the School and State Finance Project; and Domus Kids, a nonprofit youth development initiative.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2025
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With Pochettino watching from the sidelines, the national team stumbled through its second lifeless loss in four days Sunday, falling to Canada 2-1 in the third place game of the CONCACAF Nations League before a tiny, mostly quiet crowd at SoFi Stadium.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2025
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The team emphasized that while the presence of sharks in Maine waters is notable, there is no reason to believe that humans are at significant risk.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Last month, during a regional summit in Barbados, the bloc’s chairwoman, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, extended an invitation to President Donald Trump to visit the Caribbean and added the leaders also hoped to meet with senior administration officials.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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Leaders will discuss ways to move the bigger package forward and avoid a likely veto by Hungary, the bloc's most Russian-friendly country.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Faction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faction. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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