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noun

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Noun
Given how damaging the neoconservatives were to the well-being and security of the American people, this is a very positive development. Connor Okeeffe, Orange County Register, 17 Oct. 2024 Since the seventies, Commentary had been the house organ of disgruntled neoconservatives; by the nineties, left-leaning Democrats who were stalwart on Israel found a haven at The New Republic. Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024 The party’s Senate leadership, for instance, is dominated by neoconservatives. Andrew Byers, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2024 The party’s traditional establishment is made up of neoconservatives and primacists who want the United States to exercise its power around the world and use its military capabilities to achieve many ends. Andrew Byers, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for neoconservative
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Noun
  • Against the devoted coalition of evangelical Christians, neocons, pompous billionaires and MAGA Republicans who now dominate the other side of the aisle, this prevaricating has failed to muster enthusiasm for the Democratic Party or much of the industry’s own product.
    Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
  • The blame for these debacles falls squarely on the neocons.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Since then, McCarthy has had to tread somewhat lightly between the ultraright caucus and the rest of his party.
    Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Because Jesuits often sided with El Salvador’s poor and some kept records of human rights violations, they were hated by the country’s ultraright.
    New York Times, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2021
Adjective
  • Attempts to cast him as a staunch proponent of American restraint or opponent of corporate greed do not reflect his pre-political career, never fit his first-term policies, and don’t describe his current ones.
    Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Part of Trump’s plan openly involves relocating Palestinians to two staunch U.S. allies with formidable military capabilities — Egypt and Jordan.
    John Weaver, Baltimore Sun, 20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • In Trump’s Washington, that title belongs to a different kind of creature: the ferociously loyal, hard-right, pro-Trump influencer.
    Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Focus on building an engaged audience that trusts your brand, as this trust is key to converting followers into loyal customers.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • As Shared Economy Services continues to attract extraordinary talent & experience and increases its momentum, Bobby retains his passion and remains steadfast in his vision.
    Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
  • In the meantime, colleges should remain steadfast in their commitment to fairness, equity, and the rule of law—principles that have long guided American higher education.
    Scott White, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • This true-blue home proves that blue can be a cheery neutral in place of traditional whites.
    Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2025
  • Even brands that wouldn’t normally be associated with the true-blue staple dabbled in denim.
    Scarlett Conlon, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • So what if this futuristic action flick isn't exactly faithful to the '82 King book (written as Richard Bachman)?
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
  • And at the Vatican on Wednesday, Holy Year pilgrimages continued, with groups of faithful walking through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica on a chilly and cloudy day.
    NICOLE WINFIELD, arkansasonline.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The popular series, starring Selleck, Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes and Len Cariou, ended its 14-season run in December while maintaining a devoted fan following.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
  • Her ability to blend raw emotion with evocative storytelling, Marsha has captivated audiences worldwide with her music, earning critical acclaim and a devoted fan base.
    Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025

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