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
Some in the left wing of the party insist Democrats did not go far enough with their progressive policies, while centrist members said the party swung too far to the left, alienating moderate voters.
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Filip Timotija, The Hill, 27 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Filip Timotija, The Hill, 27 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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 15 Jan. 2025.
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