as in liberalism
a political belief stressing progress, the essential goodness of humankind, and individual freedom
the left wing has lost considerable influence in the party, which is now aggressively courting political moderates
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Recent Examples of left wing
Passengers described people exiting the plane onto its left wing, as an engine beneath the right wing burned and black smoke surrounded the aircraft.
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arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Indeed, the Danish international has given Manchester United a different dimension down the left wing, making the position his own over the last few matches.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Outside of that highlight, the group approximately stalemated their minutes as Craig Berube shuffled various options through the left wing spot alongside Tavares and Nylander.
—Nick Ashbourne, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
At least some passengers evacuated onto the left wing.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Indeed, the Danish international has given Manchester United a different dimension down the left wing, making the position his own over the last few matches.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Outside of that highlight, the group approximately stalemated their minutes as Craig Berube shuffled various options through the left wing spot alongside Tavares and Nylander.
—Nick Ashbourne, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
At least some passengers evacuated onto the left wing.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for left wing
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“Left wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/left%20wing. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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