party politics

noun

often disapproving
: political activities, decisions, etc., that relate to or support a particular political party
Party politics played a large role in determining who would be chosen for the position.

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Joe did not have the time or patience for petty party politics. Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 24 Aug. 2026 For much of his father’s presidency, López Beltrán remained outside formal party politics and focused on private business interests, including a chocolate company. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 For much of López Obrador’s six-year presidency, from 2018 to 2024, López Beltrán, the second of his four children, stayed out of party politics and focused on a chocolate business. ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 In local elections across the country on Tuesday, voters proved that data center opposition has transcended party politics. Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for party politics

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“Party politics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20politics. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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