powerful constituency
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A group of supporters with significant political or economic power.
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- The agricultural lobby represents a powerful constituency that no politician can afford to ignore.
- Big tech companies have become a powerful constituency in Washington, influencing legislation.
- Environmental activists have built a powerful constituency shaping national climate policy.
- Historically, the unions were a powerful constituency within the Democratic party.
- If the new tax laws are passed, they will alienate a powerful constituency of small business owners.
- How can the government balance public needs with the demands of such a powerful constituency?
- The president's decision was criticized for catering to one powerful constituency.
- Wall Street investors form a powerful constituency whose reactions can sway the market.
- A candidate's success often depends on securing the support of at least one powerful constituency.
- The defense industry remains a powerful constituency influencing foreign policy decisions.