as in partisans
one who is intensely or excessively devoted to a cause
the inflammatory language favored by the red hots is simply polarizing voters and stifling all dialogue
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However, his approval has declined more noticeably among Republicans who do not identify as strong partisans and among GOP-leaning independents.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025 -
Even at its formative stage, Gavin’s plan is taking massive incoming fire from partisans across the political spectrum as well as nonpartisan good government groups.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
4 Aug. 2025
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Lebanon was devastated by a year-long conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, triggered by the militia’s backing of Hamas after the Palestinian militants attacked Israel on October 7, 2023.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but has stated that its forces are fighting militants on the outskirts of Gaza City, destroying tunnels and militant infrastructure and seizing weapons.—
Emily Rose,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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We will not be deterred by activists attempting to shield dangerous operators and cartels.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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While Kennedy is reportedly working to pack more anti-vaccine activists onto ACIP, the committee is scheduled to meet and discuss the COVID-19 vaccine on September 18 and 19.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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Today’s moral crusaders assume an elementary cause-and-effect relationship between books and readers.—
Kevin Dickinson,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
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Because primaries are partisan in nature, the folks who are most likely to turn out are true believers.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Red hots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red%20hots. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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