two-party
adjective
two-par·ty
ˈtü-ˈpär-tē 
: characterized by two major political parties of comparable strength
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In an escalation of Elon Musk’s fractured relationship with President Donald Trump and his Republican allies, the Tesla CEO has floated the idea of starting a new political party to rival the two-party system.
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 7 June 2025
Jean-Pierre, who recently changed her political affiliation to independent after years working with Democratic administrations, says the book explores the need to move beyond the traditional two-party system.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Reform snatched support from Labour and the Conservatives and, in doing so, appears to have mounted the biggest challenge to the two-party structure of British politics in recent memory.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
With the two-party system in ruins, Raymond was forced to join the general movement into the new organization.
—Matthew Karp, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 7 June 2025
Jean-Pierre, who recently changed her political affiliation to independent after years working with Democratic administrations, says the book explores the need to move beyond the traditional two-party system.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Reform snatched support from Labour and the Conservatives and, in doing so, appears to have mounted the biggest challenge to the two-party structure of British politics in recent memory.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
With the two-party system in ruins, Raymond was forced to join the general movement into the new organization.
—Matthew Karp, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Two-party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-party. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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