faction
Example Sentences
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Forgoing his translator, Murakami said that while certain factions of Japanese society still don’t approve of his practice, “step by step, the younger generation is understanding.”
From Los Angeles Times
It is unclear why their release was halted, but Australian media has reported it may have been due to a failure to coordinate the correct permissions between the factions governing the region.
From BBC
His administration established multiple commissions to coax rival political factions into agreeing on a package of reforms.
From Barron's
Taylor, from the party's conservative faction, won the secret ballot, 34 votes to 17.
From BBC
Political analysts are cautious over Rodriguez’s ability to keep the various factions of her ruling regime satisfied and united.
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