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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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ING economist James Knightley said Warsh’s commitment to price stability has helped dispel fears about the politicization of the Fed.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

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

We are a better country when partisanship and politicization do not distort public health questions, and when we can admit our own mistakes.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 2, 2023

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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