nonconservative

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Recent Examples of nonconservative But, unlike real experts, Heritage and Feulner’s promise was that every problem could be solved with a conservative solution, or that every nonconservative solution would be a disaster. E.j. Fagan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025 McDaniel and her advisers have pushed for some nonconservative outlets to host the party’s debates, arguing that many independent and Republican voters can be reached through these channels and that Republicans should not limit themselves to right-leaning outlets. Josh Dawsey, Washington Post, 2 May 2023 Even now, wild posting contains a hint of defiance aimed at stirring a response from nonconservative audiences. Gino Sesto, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2022 In the weeks before the vote, the country’s election supervisory body had disqualified nearly all nonconservative candidates. WSJ, 19 June 2021 The refusal of nonconservative networks and publications to report on the story of Hunter Biden’s Ukraine and China business shenanigans in October made clear that most journalists believed their primary obligation was to defeat Trump, not report the news. Jonathan Tobin, Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2020
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Adjective
  • But Magen David Adom’s dispatch unit in Ramla, about 12 miles southeast of Tel Aviv, is more than 100 feet underground, safeguarded by thick walls and a sophisticated respirator system capable of providing clean air in case of conventional and nonconventional attacks.
    Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
  • The number is especially sobering given that Ritter’s metric measures from the first-day closing price (which is almost always higher than the official offer price), and excludes nonconventional IPOs like reverse mergers.
    Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • To remain tuition-free, Miss Major Middle is launching as a microschool, a nontraditional educational model gaining traction nationwide.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026
  • BabyCenter's annual report on declining names found that nontraditional spellings — such as Charleigh, Alivia, Maddison and Emmitt —have seen a sharp fall in popularity.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Adjective
  • But the court ruled in February that Republican counter plans violated a Utah referendum prohibiting gerrymandering, solidifying the single district centered on the increasingly liberal Salt Lake City.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • The high court divided 6 to 3 along ideological lines in ruling against Damon Landor, with the three liberal justices in dissent.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • On the other hand, the number of incidents at gatherings had risen within left-wing extremist circles, from 131 in 2024 to 214 last year; and in the right-wing extremist camp, 96 incidents at gatherings were reported — nearly double that of 2024.
    Toby Axelrod, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026
  • Ossoff's campaign and Georgia Democrats have highlighted allegations involving Collins' past social media activity and associations with individuals accused of antisemitic or extremist views.
    Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Adjective
  • His endorsements are for progressive candidates challenging incumbent Democrats.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • In a crowded field, voters will pick among four candidates who are all different flavors of Democrat, ranging from moderate to much more progressive and aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America.
    Saige Miller, NPR, 22 June 2026
Adjective
  • The scandals have led to protests in various parts of India, including demonstrations by a viral antiestablishment movement, the Cockroach Janta Party, demanding the resignation of the education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan.
    Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 20 June 2026
  • Jackson is betting that his outside pitch will win over antiestablishment conservatives.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 May 2026
Adjective
  • The list of suspects swell, as in an Agatha Christie novel, as Noelle’s unorthodox snooping about leads to surprise twists.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
  • Its popularity surged during the coronavirus pandemic as unorthodox doctors and anti-vaccine activists promoted it as a treatment for COVID-19.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 June 2026
Adjective
  • Mauricio Pochettino has made the unconventional conventional since taking over as coach of the national team 18 months ago.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • Many shoppers are also moving beyond the classic round brilliant diamond in favor of geometric cuts, elongated shapes and unconventional settings.
    Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 26 June 2026

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“Nonconservative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonconservative. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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