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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Because of Vinicius being absent, Kylian Mbappe can be put on his preferred left wing as Rodrygo takes the central striker role and Brahim is brought in on the right.
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Flick does not want to gamble on the last big test of 2024 and will go all out, and Raphinha has proven to be a guarantee on the left wing where Alejandro Balde combines good games with some bad ones.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
Da Silva sank a 3 from the left wing late in the first quarter en route to 8 points with 3 rebounds.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
The Ducks compounded the situation by switching on every screen, taking away the top scoring options and leaving Andrews confronted by center Nate Bittle as Andrews drove toward the left wing.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Flick does not want to gamble on the last big test of 2024 and will go all out, and Raphinha has proven to be a guarantee on the left wing where Alejandro Balde combines good games with some bad ones.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
Da Silva sank a 3 from the left wing late in the first quarter en route to 8 points with 3 rebounds.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
The Ducks compounded the situation by switching on every screen, taking away the top scoring options and leaving Andrews confronted by center Nate Bittle as Andrews drove toward the left wing.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Left wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/left%20wing. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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