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as in reformist
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Recent Examples of reformer
This type of workout can be done independently or using a specialized piece of equipment called a reformer.
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Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
One of them, Pope Leo XIII, elected in 1878, was known as a reformer.
—George Petras, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Supporter Arguments Proponents, including fiscal conservatives and some higher education reformers, argue that unlimited federal lending for graduate education has enabled program cost inflation and encouraged students to pursue degrees with questionable return on investment.
—Scott White, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Progressive Era reformers chronicled the lax food safety and labor conditions that put Americans at risk.
— Made By History, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
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Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
One of them, Pope Leo XIII, elected in 1878, was known as a reformer.
—George Petras, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Supporter Arguments Proponents, including fiscal conservatives and some higher education reformers, argue that unlimited federal lending for graduate education has enabled program cost inflation and encouraged students to pursue degrees with questionable return on investment.
—Scott White, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Progressive Era reformers chronicled the lax food safety and labor conditions that put Americans at risk.
— Made By History, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reformer
Noun
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For the moment, though, her support did not reach far beyond progressives.—
Evan Osnos,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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In an interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, billionaire and Trump megadonor Elon Musk offered his thoughts about what motivates political progressives to support immigration.—
Colin Marshall,
The Conversation,
22 May 2025
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Interwoven throughout are anecdotes about Zaki’s friendship with a hopeful optimist, which gives the book an accessible, engaging quality.—
Caroline Ceniza-Levine,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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But with a healthy lineup in April, there are at least some optimists who see a way Minnesota could beat Vegas four times between now and early May.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Medicaid changes have divided Republican lawmakers, with some moderates in competitive districts expressing concerns over the risk to constituents losing benefits, while members of the House Freedom Caucus pushed for deeper cuts.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Potential cuts to Medicaid benefits, pullback of renewable energy incentives and measures to reduce the deficit have been among the sticking points between moderates and conservatives.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
28 May 2025
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While proponents argue that these measures will reduce regulatory delays and bolster U.S. technological leadership, there will no doubt be concerns about potential compromises to safety and the undermining of regulatory independence.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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But with three weeks left in the regular session, proponents are still trying to figure out what — if any — changes may move forward this year.—
Jenna Carlesso,
Hartford Courant,
23 May 2025
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Born in Chicago to progressive parents named Connie and Jerry — in the 1980s, Jerry innovated a way to stir investment in affordable housing — Altman was heavily influenced by their do-gooder spirit.—
Tim Wu,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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At the northwest corner of La Palma Park, three stone columns were connected by wooden planks that bore seals of the local chapters of do-gooder organizations like the Lions Club, Rotary International and the League of United Latin American Citizens.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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Under current Catholic doctrine, only men may become priests, based on the belief that Jesus chose male apostles.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Paprocki said he was struck by Pope Francis’ joy and reflected that the pontiff spoke to Paprocki and the other bishops with him not as a boss, but as a fellow apostle tasked with the same mission all priests have — to passionately advance their faith.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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The documentary significantly adds to the origin story, tracing Reubens’ early days and infatuation with TV kids’ shows and Disney movies — Pollyanna was a favorite — and fleshing out the family’s move to Florida.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2025
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But isn’t the cynical explanation also the Pollyanna one?—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article 3 min Professional boxer Georgia O'Connor, 25, has died after a bout with cancer, the professional boxer's promoter, Boxxer, said.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
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The death of the 25-year-old British professional boxer was announced on Thursday, May 22, by her promoter, Boxxer, in a statement obtained by The Guardian.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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“Reformer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reformer. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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