pro-government
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a word derived from
government.
governmentnounthe political direction and control exercised over the actions of the members, citizens, or inhabitants of communities, societies, and states; direction of the affairs of a state, community, etc.; political administration.
Example Sentences
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Seeking to promote himself as an ordinary man of the people, Pezeshkian took to the streets earlier this month for a mass pro-government rally in favour of the Palestinian cause, taking selfies with well-wishers.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
"It has to benefit all sectors of Venezuelan society: opponents, pro-government supporters, sectors that have been in conflict for all these years," Saab tells reporters outside the Legislative Palace in Caracas.
From Barron's ● Feb. 8, 2026
Most of the victims were pro-government forces or innocent bystanders, they said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 27, 2026
He had posted photos of the incident on X and later held a news conference where he dismissed suggestions from pro-government bloggers that the attack had been stage-managed.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2026
Inside Syria, there are rebel groups and pro-government soldiers and regional forces.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
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