left wing
noun
plural left wings
1
: the leftist division of a group (such as a political party) : the segment of a group (such as a political party) that calls for greater adherence to liberalism (see liberalism sense 2a) or progressivism (see progressivism sense 1)
the left wing of the Democratic Party
2
: political parties and individuals who support or promote political liberalism or progressivism
sometimes, specifically
: such parties and individuals who are deeply opposed to capitalism
Examples of left wing in a Sentence
His nomination is supported by the party's left wing but opposed by the right wing.
the left wing has lost considerable influence in the party, which is now aggressively courting political moderates
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That’s where the manager has to make a choice between his Betis starter Gavi, Fermin Lopez and maybe even Ferran Torres if Raphinha is pushed into the berth instead and frees up a spot on the left wing.
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Tyler Adams found Tim Weah on the left wing, and Weah took on his defender well before finding Luna in the box.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Indeed, the Danish international has given Manchester United a different dimension down the left wing, making the position his own over the last few matches.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
His last was a step back from the left wing that put the Cardinals up 42-37 headed into the fourth quarter.
—Devin Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Tyler Adams found Tim Weah on the left wing, and Weah took on his defender well before finding Luna in the box.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Indeed, the Danish international has given Manchester United a different dimension down the left wing, making the position his own over the last few matches.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
His last was a step back from the left wing that put the Cardinals up 42-37 headed into the fourth quarter.
—Devin Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for left wing
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“Left wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/left%20wing. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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