party politics

noun

often disapproving
: political activities, decisions, etc., that relate to or support a particular political party
Party politics played a large role in determining who would be chosen for the position.

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From lawyer to party politics At age 10, Tracy started working at the family business, later named Dot Foods after his mother, Dorothy. — Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026 Not only have party politics vanished from Russia without much visible objection, there is no antiwar movement at all. — Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026 Joe did not have the time or patience for petty party politics. — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 24 Aug. 2026 For much of his father’s presidency, López Beltrán remained outside formal party politics and focused on private business interests, including a chocolate company. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for party politics

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“Party politics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20politics. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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