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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
And seats are awarded based on the proportion of votes each faction gets.
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Mary Ellen Klas, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
His more diplomatic trade advisors are now ascendant, with the bellicose faction represented by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Counselor Peter Navarro increasingly sidelined.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 26 May 2026
This year, however, a common sentiment seemed to unite most of those disparate factions.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 May 2026
In some systems, media have clearly identifiable political orientations, report the news from the point of view of particular factions, and in some cases participate in the process of debate and negotiation among those factions.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
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Mary Ellen Klas, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
His more diplomatic trade advisors are now ascendant, with the bellicose faction represented by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Counselor Peter Navarro increasingly sidelined.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 26 May 2026
This year, however, a common sentiment seemed to unite most of those disparate factions.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 May 2026
In some systems, media have clearly identifiable political orientations, report the news from the point of view of particular factions, and in some cases participate in the process of debate and negotiation among those factions.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faction
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The article explores the 1991 United States Supreme Court case that involved the rights of new political parties following the death of Chicago Mayor Harold Washington.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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In many cases, the more valuable contribution is the ability to step back, recognize where interests overlap, and help create outcomes that benefit more than one party.—
Henrik Totterman,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Accessibility An accessible room is found in the Hartford Wing on the garden side.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Add sandals for a beach day and heels for a night of ocean-side spritzes.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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The 30-year-old wing brings back deadeye shooting to a roster that often struggles to knock down shots.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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Converted in 1995, the 17th-century convent also includes two Republican-era wings (which now brace the deliciously cool outdoor pool) that the Accor hotel group subsequently renovated with equal savoir faire.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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The Shiʿi sect of Islam believes that Prophet Muhammad’s cousin, ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib, was the prophet’s rightful successor as the leader of the Islamic world; the Sunnis believe that a leader should have been chosen from among the masses, leading to tensions between these two major Islamic sects.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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Saddam was a Sunni and members of the sect disproportionately held top leadership positions during his time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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There’s an important distinction between electric bicycles and electric motorcycles, said Matt Moore, general counsel for PeopleforBikes, a national cycling coalition.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Buzz Powell, technical director at the Asphalt Pavement Alliance, a coalition of national industry groups, said asphalt is more versatile and designed to handle heavy traffic better than some of the newer alternatives, and that any new pavement may need repairs eventually.—
Aya Diab,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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However, Iran’s national team — which has faced heightened scrutiny leading up to this summer’s World Cup — recently learned it will not be based in the United States once the tournament begins.—
Chantz Martin OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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The drenching forced a 41-minute delay before the teams resumed to begin the third inning.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
24 May 2026
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Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said that the bloc is Mexico’s third-largest trading partner and that trade between the two regions has grown by 75 percent over the past decade.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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The rare move underscores how Washington’s policies toward the region are increasingly dividing the 15-member bloc, which has long prided itself on being a unified force.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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“Faction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faction. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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