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Recent Examples of regressive
In fact, his main allegiance seems to be to his Evangelical megachurch, Eagle Brook, which preaches regressive views and dabbles in highly questionable practices (allegedly).
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Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
The Republican budget plan calls for trillions of dollars in regressive tax cuts.
—Richard McGahey, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
This shift back towards aggregation, while seemingly regressive, is a necessary evolution for the streaming industry, benefiting both consumers and providers.
—Helen Rees, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
Nevertheless, sales tax is regressive, disproportionately impacting those who can least afford it.
—East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
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Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
The Republican budget plan calls for trillions of dollars in regressive tax cuts.
—Richard McGahey, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
This shift back towards aggregation, while seemingly regressive, is a necessary evolution for the streaming industry, benefiting both consumers and providers.
—Helen Rees, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
Nevertheless, sales tax is regressive, disproportionately impacting those who can least afford it.
—East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Regressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regressive. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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