fringe element

Frequency: 4.51.8 per million words

a group with unconventional or extreme views within a larger group

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  • These ideas are not just the province of a fringe element in the party.
  • The fringe elements in the organization often voice the most radical opinions.
  • Security was increased to monitor any fringe elements that might disrupt the conference.
  • The professor dismissed the theory as coming from a fringe element in the scientific community.
  • Political analysts worry that fringe elements could gain more influence during the crisis.
  • The movement's leadership tried to distance itself from the fringe elements within their ranks.
  • Media coverage often focuses disproportionately on the fringe element rather than mainstream views.
  • Corporate executives were concerned about a fringe element of employees promoting unionization.
  • The university administration dealt swiftly with fringe elements advocating for violent protests.
  • Historians noted that every social movement has had its fringe element pushing extreme agendas.