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politicization

American  
[puh-lit-uh-sahy-zay-shuhn, -sahy-] / pəˌlɪt ə səˈzeɪ ʃən, -saɪ- /

noun

  1. the act or result of politicizing.


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Asked about politicization at his agency, Mr. Burns said his obligation “is to offer the best intelligence that we can collect and analyze straight up, even when that’s inconvenient to policymakers.”

From Washington Times • Dec. 18, 2023

His antipathy to the politicization of culture didn’t fully account for the privilege that allowed him to separate these two realms.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2023

This approach will reduce politicization of the debate on standards.

From Washington Post • May 1, 2023

In recent weeks, Mr. Garland has exhibited heightened caution toward accusations of politicization.

From New York Times • Sep. 4, 2022

Supporters of the principle have said it protects the court's credibility and legitimacy by avoiding politicization and keeping the law steady and evenhanded.

From Reuters • Dec. 2, 2021

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