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Recent Examples of reformer
In addition to the investigation’s outcome, Broadway, hired to be a reformer, also announced recent changes made to the department.
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Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
At a time when social reformers were advocating domestic training for women, The Immaculata offered a four-year classical curriculum that prepared young women for college and careers as teachers in Chicago’s public schools.
—Ellen Skerrett, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
Nicholas had offered concessions to reformers, including the establishment of a legislative body called the Duma in 1906, but these half-hearted measures failed to stem the tide of revolution.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025
Zach’s biggest surprise came from the reformer machine itself.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 9 June 2025
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Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
At a time when social reformers were advocating domestic training for women, The Immaculata offered a four-year classical curriculum that prepared young women for college and careers as teachers in Chicago’s public schools.
—Ellen Skerrett, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
Nicholas had offered concessions to reformers, including the establishment of a legislative body called the Duma in 1906, but these half-hearted measures failed to stem the tide of revolution.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025
Zach’s biggest surprise came from the reformer machine itself.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reformer
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Yet in California, even though progressives dominate local and state government, the equity argument has long been inexplicably ignored.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Other progressives politicians should copy the spirit of that and reimagine a winning coalition in their city, state or district.—
Lincoln Mitchell,
The Conversation,
27 June 2025
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An optimist might say that perhaps people will become more sophisticated in their understanding of psychology.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a marine biologist and climate advocate, does not identify as an optimist.—
Daniel A. Gross,
New Yorker,
9 July 2025
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Mamdani has endorsements from progressive figures including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and some moderates including Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.).—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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The moderates weighed in recently after 18 House Democrats voted against the controversial housing bill that Lamont vetoed.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
8 July 2025
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Volz has been a major proponent of continuing to rely mainly on NOAA operated satellites, while entering into data purchase agreements with private companies as well.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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But those caps haven’t been updated in more than two decades, and proponents of the policy argue the exemptions haven’t kept up with rising costs.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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One of our most enduring pop culture figures, the super-powered do-gooder has inspired moviegoers, TV viewers, and comic book readers since his invention in 1938.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 July 2025
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Gunn’s bright and bouncy film conceives of the hero as just one of Earth’s many gifted do-gooders.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
8 July 2025
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Twelve apostles, 12 days of Christmas, 12 Angry Men — Henry Fonda, great guy, right?—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2025
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The apostles are alarmed, but Jesus understands his destiny is coming.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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Your options aren’t only ‘cynical’ or ‘naïve’ The opposite of a cynic is a Pollyanna.—
Stav Ziv,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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The breweries invite everyone to a celebration including the first opportunity to taste the new beer at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, at Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling at 106 S. Riverside Ave.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation A Confusing Road to Confirmation Concerns for Flair's health first arose in June when his son-in-law, wrestling promoter and podcaster Conrad Thompson, stated that Flair had a cancerous spot removed from his skin.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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However, a new statement from promoters Hardline Media on Friday (July 18) has confirmed the tour will not be going ahead as planned.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
21 July 2025
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“Reformer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reformer. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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