Example Sentences

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"Active politicians should have a sense of what to politicise and what not to," she told The Hindu newspaper.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025

The European Union's envoy to Syria urged Damascus not to politicise issues of humanitarian aid, rejecting accusations that the bloc had failed to provide sufficient help to Syrians after Monday's 7.8-magnitude quake and major aftershocks.

From Reuters • Feb. 12, 2023

"This is the moment of unity, it's not a moment to politicise or to divide but it is obvious that we need massive support," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2023

French President Emmanuel Macron said in December that he did not want to "politicise" the Olympics.

From Reuters • Jan. 20, 2022

This may have been a traumatising moment for the teenage Grace, but it did not appear to politicise her.

From The Guardian • Jul. 15, 2015