Soviets

/ (ˈsəʊvɪəts, ˈsɒv-) /

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noun

the people or government of the former Soviet Union

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Words nearby Soviets

Sovietism, Sovietize, Sovietologist, Sovietology, Soviet Russia, Soviets, Soviet Union, Soviet Zone, sovkhoz, SOV language, sovran

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Example sentences from the Web for Soviets

But why did the generals feel the need to rely on these groups, even after the Soviets left Afghanistan?
Pakistan’s Dance With Terrorists Just Backfired and Killed 132 Children|Chris Allbritton|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Reagan learned this in the midst of negotiating historic arms-reduction treaties with the Soviets at the height of the Cold War.
It’s Time to Nail the Iran Nuke Deal|Rep. Rush Holt, Kate Gould|October 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Soviets got to the far side of the Moon first, and the mystery they found remains.
The USSR’s Race to the Moon’s Far Side|Matthew R. Francis|October 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Beck was totally unaware that earlier that morning the Soviets had shot down a Korean airliner in the Sea of Japan.
The Intern Who Birthed The KAL007 Conspiracy Theories|Tim Mak|September 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST

He fought with the Soviets, then led the cavalry and B-52 bombers to rout the Taliban.
The Warlord Who Defines Afghanistan: An Excerpt From Bruce Riedel’s ’What We Won’|Bruce Riedel|July 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Russia is ruled through Soviets, and a soviet is necessarily an institution of the working class.
Communism and Christianism|William Montgomery Brown
The members of all Soviets can be recalled very easily, and at any time, by their constituents.
Communism and Christianism|William Montgomery Brown
Capitalistic soviets have since the beginning of the war taken advantage of situations to enhance their special crowd-interests.
The Behavior of Crowds|Everett Dean Martin
They are servants of the State who may have many other motives for serving the Soviets than an enthusiasm for Lenin's politics.
The myth of the Jewish menace in world affairs|Lucien Wolf
Unknown to the Soviets, the advertising campaign that sold it cost several times the income from the sales.
Revolution|Dallas McCord Reynolds

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