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Recent Examples of disfranchise
These men are here to disfranchise every Black voter.
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al, 5 Dec. 2022
Ignoring an express statutory deadline, the justices held that potential mail delays disfranchise voters and violate the state constitution’s guarantee of free and equal elections.
—Allysia Finley, WSJ, 1 Nov. 2020
The latest five-alarm fire in Washington is over a supposed plot to disfranchise voters centered on the United States Postal Service.
—The Editors, National Review, 17 Aug. 2020
Starting in the 1890s, Southern states advanced measures to disfranchise blacks, including literacy tests, poll taxes and grandfather clauses.
—Frank Scaturro, WSJ, 2 Feb. 2020
By 1846, residents of Alexandria had grown irritated over being disfranchised, and political control of that area returned to Virginia.
—Jeff Barker, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2019
By 1846, residents of Alexandria had grown irritated over being disfranchised, and political control of that area returned to Virginia.
—Jeff Barker, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2019
By 1846, residents of Alexandria had grown irritated over being disfranchised, and political control of that area returned to Virginia.
—Jeff Barker, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2019
By 1846, residents of Alexandria had grown irritated over being disfranchised, and political control of that area returned to Virginia.
—Jeff Barker, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2019
al, 5 Dec. 2022
Ignoring an express statutory deadline, the justices held that potential mail delays disfranchise voters and violate the state constitution’s guarantee of free and equal elections.
—Allysia Finley, WSJ, 1 Nov. 2020
The latest five-alarm fire in Washington is over a supposed plot to disfranchise voters centered on the United States Postal Service.
—The Editors, National Review, 17 Aug. 2020
Starting in the 1890s, Southern states advanced measures to disfranchise blacks, including literacy tests, poll taxes and grandfather clauses.
—Frank Scaturro, WSJ, 2 Feb. 2020
By 1846, residents of Alexandria had grown irritated over being disfranchised, and political control of that area returned to Virginia.
—Jeff Barker, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2019
By 1846, residents of Alexandria had grown irritated over being disfranchised, and political control of that area returned to Virginia.
—Jeff Barker, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2019
By 1846, residents of Alexandria had grown irritated over being disfranchised, and political control of that area returned to Virginia.
—Jeff Barker, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2019
By 1846, residents of Alexandria had grown irritated over being disfranchised, and political control of that area returned to Virginia.
—Jeff Barker, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disfranchise
Verb
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Surgical removal of the tumor or blood vessel abnormality may prevent seizure recurrence.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
5 June 2025
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Sabalenka’s 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-0 win in the semifinals prevents Swiatek from becoming the first woman to win four consecutive championships in Paris.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Digestible feminism is about getting your point across without aiming to exclude anyone.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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Others point to the fact that Tesla—despite leading the EV revolution—was excluded from new vehicle credits in Trump’s proposed tax package.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The new map disenfranchises 19% of Black adults and 12% of Latino adults in Tarrant County, while disenfranchising 5% of white adults, the lawsuit alleges.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
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Voting rights advocates had said the state law could disenfranchise many voters of color.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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In some such as Utah and Nevada, the government controls the vast majority of lands, protecting them from potential exploitation but hindering growth.—
Matthew Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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Civilian layoffs would hinder critical administrative support to sworn personnel and harm essential services citywide, McDonnell stressed.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
12 June 2025
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If, however, the president makes good on those threats or even institutes a different series of tariffs to discourage studios from shooting movies overseas, no amount of tax credits and belt-tightening will be able to save the day.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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To discourage their dog from any more late-night excursions, the Olsen family, who rescued Max two years ago, has been regularly feeding Max his treat of choice at home.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Protesters should remain on sidewalks where possible and avoid impeding traffic or emergency access, Honeycutt said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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Monday, June 9 David Huerta, president of the Service Employees International Union California (SEIU), is facing one charge of felony conspiracy to impede an officer after he was arrested by federal officers on Friday, according to court records obtained by USA TODAY.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
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No major leaguer had thrown fewer in a nine-inning complete game since Kyle Hendricks required 81 to shut out the St. Louis Cardinals on May 3, 2019.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Aledo shuts out McKinney North, takes game one In its first state semifinal appearance since 2015, Aledo baseball started strong and never looked back.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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Last December, after a trial without a jury, U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson convicted Lamond of one count of obstructing justice and three counts of making false statements.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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“Disfranchise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disfranchise. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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