left wing
noun
plural left wings
1
: the leftist division of a group (such as a political party) : the segment of a group (such as a political party) that calls for greater adherence to liberalism (see liberalism sense 2a) or progressivism (see progressivism sense 1)
the left wing of the Democratic Party
2
: political parties and individuals who support or promote political liberalism or progressivism
sometimes, specifically
: such parties and individuals who are deeply opposed to capitalism
Examples of left wing in a Sentence
His nomination is supported by the party's left wing but opposed by the right wing.
the left wing has lost considerable influence in the party, which is now aggressively courting political moderates
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Kylian Mbappé on the left wing This was the system that was tested against Leganés, when Vinícius started in a central role, as Carlo Ancelotti moved Kylian Mbappé to the left wing and praised the Frenchman’s performance.
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Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Wilson replaced Anthony Gordon and joined Alexander Isak up front, as Howe switched to a 4-4-2 formation, with Harvey Barnes on the left wing and Jacob Murphy on the right.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Prescott, who served under Blair from 1997 to 2007, was known as a plain-speaking politician who bridged the divide between the traditional left wing and the modernizers in the Labour Party.
—Reuters, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
Also netting in a 4-0 win over Real Madrid in El Clasico last time out, Raphinha is certain to start on the left wing during a crosstown derby meeting with Espanyol at the Montjuic Stadium on Sunday.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Wilson replaced Anthony Gordon and joined Alexander Isak up front, as Howe switched to a 4-4-2 formation, with Harvey Barnes on the left wing and Jacob Murphy on the right.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Prescott, who served under Blair from 1997 to 2007, was known as a plain-speaking politician who bridged the divide between the traditional left wing and the modernizers in the Labour Party.
—Reuters, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
Also netting in a 4-0 win over Real Madrid in El Clasico last time out, Raphinha is certain to start on the left wing during a crosstown derby meeting with Espanyol at the Montjuic Stadium on Sunday.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Left wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/left%20wing. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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