the far right
noun
: the group of people whose political views are the most conservative
His nomination is opposed by members of the far right.
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In the book, McQuade puts much of the blame for disinformation on the far right and former President Donald Trump.
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Detroit Free Press, 23 Apr. 2024
The dog can be seen running down the highway sometimes in the middle of the far right lane, at other times running in the breakdown lane, and even crossing three lanes to avoid the drivers’ attempts to rescue it, the video shows.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2024
America’s political temperature remains high, stoking some discussion among academics, the far right, think tanks and outside observers of whether the country is headed toward another (real-life) Civil War.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC News, 12 Apr. 2024
The worries extend beyond eavesdropping and spying to include Moscow’s ties to political parties, especially on the far right, which are proving to be useful tools for the Kremlin.
—Erika Solomon, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
And despite recent political gains by the far right, the public and the newcomers are largely getting along.
—Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2024
On the far right, a seafood bar displays oysters, lobster, mussels and other marine creatures.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Retton's daughter Skyla, 23, stood on the far right in a white dress.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Major news events — like the pandemic, natural disasters and mass shootings — now consistently serve as fodder for fringe figures, many of them on the far right, to amplify their world views, which often feature shadowy cabals or major unseen threats.
—NBC News, 27 Mar. 2024
Detroit Free Press, 23 Apr. 2024
The dog can be seen running down the highway sometimes in the middle of the far right lane, at other times running in the breakdown lane, and even crossing three lanes to avoid the drivers’ attempts to rescue it, the video shows.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2024
America’s political temperature remains high, stoking some discussion among academics, the far right, think tanks and outside observers of whether the country is headed toward another (real-life) Civil War.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC News, 12 Apr. 2024
The worries extend beyond eavesdropping and spying to include Moscow’s ties to political parties, especially on the far right, which are proving to be useful tools for the Kremlin.
—Erika Solomon, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
And despite recent political gains by the far right, the public and the newcomers are largely getting along.
—Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2024
On the far right, a seafood bar displays oysters, lobster, mussels and other marine creatures.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Retton's daughter Skyla, 23, stood on the far right in a white dress.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Major news events — like the pandemic, natural disasters and mass shootings — now consistently serve as fodder for fringe figures, many of them on the far right, to amplify their world views, which often feature shadowy cabals or major unseen threats.
—NBC News, 27 Mar. 2024
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