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as in impartial
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
made a nonpartisan decision that satisfied all concerned
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as in neutral
not favoring or joined to either side in a quarrel, contest, or war
nonpartisan observers who were there to ensure a fair election
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Recent Examples of nonpartisan
Vos referenced an audit released by the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau last year that found most state agencies and University of Wisconsin institutions allowed employees to work from home up to five days a week.
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Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
Ahead of their proposal to Republicans, Democrats cited estimates released Thursday by the Congressional Budget Office, lawmakers' nonpartisan bookkeeper, that projected a significant jump in the nation's uninsured rate if the ACA credits are allowed to expire.
—Dan Diamond and Rachel Roubein The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
California’s nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Officer warned recently that the state’s budget does not have the capacity for new commitments.
—Phillip Molnar, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
What Middletown city leaders said about Vance Council, which is made up of five nonpartisan members, was divided on the issue.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2024
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Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
Ahead of their proposal to Republicans, Democrats cited estimates released Thursday by the Congressional Budget Office, lawmakers' nonpartisan bookkeeper, that projected a significant jump in the nation's uninsured rate if the ACA credits are allowed to expire.
—Dan Diamond and Rachel Roubein The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
California’s nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Officer warned recently that the state’s budget does not have the capacity for new commitments.
—Phillip Molnar, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
What Middletown city leaders said about Vance Council, which is made up of five nonpartisan members, was divided on the issue.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpartisan
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The main opposition Democratic Party pushed for the special counsel, arguing that public prosecutors—given Yoon's background as a former prosecutor-general—cannot be trusted to carry out an impartial investigation.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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There’s at least one way Mr. Biden could begin the work of repairing trust in federal justice, says Professor Osler: by using the presidential pardon power in a more conventional, impartial way.Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Dec. 2024
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Use neutral, factual language to ensure the message remains honest and unbiased.Tina Gada, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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What constitutes the neutral rate has been a key point of debate in recent months, and Lagarde said Thursday that while it had not been discussed at the December meeting, staff saw it between 1.75% and 2.5%.Jenni Reid, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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This looming ban highlights why creators and businesses need to diversify their income streams and push for more equitable digital spaces.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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These inequities are morally indefensible and economically unsustainable, demanding systemic reform to ensure equitable, high-quality care for all.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The number of electors each state has is equal to its total number of Congressional representatives.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
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The cash option is a one-time, lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Nonpartisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpartisan. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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