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as in traditional
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
conservative baseball fans consider the new ballpark too modern-looking and plain ugly
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as in muted
not excessively showy
dressing in conservative outfits so as to make a good impression at job interviews
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as in cautious
having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble
made conservative investments, and so he wasn't ruined when the market went into a free fall
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as in Tory
a person whose political beliefs are centered on tradition and keeping things the way they are
proposed legislation that was opposed by conservatives throughout the state
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Recent Examples of conservative
Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
The outspoken Republican was a vocal backer of former President Donald Trump in recent election cycles and donated millions of dollars to him and other conservative politicians, including the late John McCain and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Kristal Dixon, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
Those standing in the way of that power, however, may no longer just be moderates and conservatives but also his leftist base that ushered him into office.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 21 Oct. 2024
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Huntington Beach’s united slate of conservative candidates, Chad Williams, Butch Twining and Don Kennedy, appear poised to win all three seats up for grabs in the City Council election, which would cement conservative control over city policy with a 7-0 majority.
—Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
The outspoken Republican was a vocal backer of former President Donald Trump in recent election cycles and donated millions of dollars to him and other conservative politicians, including the late John McCain and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Trump received 95% of support from voters who identified as Republican and 80% from conservatives while Harris received around 88% each from voters who were either liberal or Democrats.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
Those standing in the way of that power, however, may no longer just be moderates and conservatives but also his leftist base that ushered him into office.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 21 Oct. 2024
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That’s well away from most other deer — and hunters, who are focusing on better-looking ground with better traditional habitat hundreds of yards away.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Japan Times reported that the letters were carved into a wooden pillar of a traditional entrance, known as a torii gate, at the Meiji Shrine.Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The vibrant hues of golden hour gave way to the muted, earthy tones of not-quite-dusk.Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
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But for now the markets appear to be bracing for muted prices, a situation that should keep a lid on gas prices.Matt Egan, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
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As consumers continue to be cautious about their spending, Amazon’s focus on cheaper items could keep it ahead of competitors like Target (TGT+2.53%), Walmart (WMT+0.53%), and discount grocer Aldi, all of which are racing to lower prices in response to changing shopping habits.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Over recent months, concerns about inflation and economic stability have kept the Fed on a cautious path, with officials maintaining a close watch on key indicators.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Funnels and Pinch Points Funnels and pinch-points are among the most orthodox stand locations during the rut.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Harris emphasized distributional conflict at a time when few orthodox economists were doing so.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
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Mikko Rantanen spoke bluntly about Nichushkin, saying the quiet part out loud.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Find a quiet spot away from city lights, lay back, and enjoy the cosmos while sharing stories with friends.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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This process begins with careful curation and labeling of data before it's fed into AI models.Rehan Jalil, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The researchers are careful to point out that this method was intended to work only with cooperative participants.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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Finally, the treble was so smooth and restrained, never straying into sibilance or even a hint of distortion.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The e-commerce companies have stopped releasing Singles Day GMV figures in recent years as consumer spending in China has grown more restrained.Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
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More blue-chip sponsors are wary of such shows, which often align themselves with a vocal niche of progressives or conservatives.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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According to Lyle Goldstein, director for Asia Engagement at Defense Priorities, Beijing is wary of a Trump White House return.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Conservative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservative. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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