As for the term Tory - can't see what's wrong with it. From Wordnik.com. [The Tory Brand] Reference
The term Tory in America was, as a matter of fact, an epithet of derision applied by the revolutionists to all who opposed them. From Wordnik.com. [The United Empire Loyalists : A Chronicle of the Great Migration] Reference
Three issues on the cards: what he calls Tory threats to the cancer guarantee, free nursery education and fair schooling. From Wordnik.com. [The Guardian World News] Reference
In January, he launched LabourList, a campaigning website designed to counter what he described as the Tory-bias of the 'blogosphere'. From Wordnik.com. [Home | Mail Online] Reference
Or have I missed a change in Tory policy on marriage?. From Wordnik.com. [Conservative conference live - Monday 4 October] Reference
He did more to (not) explain Tory policy than anybody. From Wordnik.com. [The world according to Boris] Reference
Here is one disgruntled long term Tory returned to the fold. From Wordnik.com. [John Rentoul today puts Trevor Kavanagh and myself in the...] Reference
Our Great leader has a most insidious desease, its called Tory-itus. From Wordnik.com. [politicalbetting.com] Reference
My biggest fear in voting Tory is the possibility of Ashcroft as PM. From Wordnik.com. [Ruralshire Constabulary – General Election Advice « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG] Reference
"Our Great leader has a most insidious desease, its called Tory-itus.". From Wordnik.com. [politicalbetting.com] Reference
There was the obligatory reference to the NHS being safe in Tory hands. From Wordnik.com. [Andrew Lansley's deliberately bland NHS speech was a strategic move] Reference
"The two men are united only by the word Tory," the Globe's writer asserted. From Wordnik.com. [Progressive Bloggers] Reference
But it could cause problems that a first term Tory government could do without. From Wordnik.com. [Welfare and education: the two initial priorities of a Cameron government] Reference
The word Tory however, must have cropped up – ten or fifteen times I kid you not. From Wordnik.com. [THE GENTLE TOUCH?] Reference
But if these practical problems can be overcome, the long-term Tory vision is powerful. From Wordnik.com. Reference
D. Tory, is from Guysborough County, I doubt that sentiment completely explains the move. From Wordnik.com. [Nova Scotia in the Canadian Scene] Reference
The extreme Tory is sometimes right, because his faith rests in some degree on human experience. From Wordnik.com. [War and Empire] Reference
Anyway isn't Dave Scottish - don't you normally take nationality from your father in Tory circles?. From Wordnik.com. [The Two Faced Ginga Bastard] Reference
Former radio talk show host, Dave Taylor, took on 1 term Tory MLA and former City Councillor Jon Lord. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2005-06-01] Reference
Tory. the word Tory; the gentleman at whose house they dined, asked him, ` Pray, Mr. —, what is a Tory? '. From Wordnik.com. [Diary of the American Revolution] Reference
The word Tory is not much used in the U.S. any more, though it's a common nickname for conservatives in Britain. From Wordnik.com. [Language Log] Reference
While those vying to succeed Ming are all likely to have more appeal in Southern Tory/Lib Dem marginals than he did. From Wordnik.com. [Ming Campbell resigns as Lib Dem leader] Reference
Hume is so annoyed at his late defeat at Leeds, that he vows he will never make use of the word Tory again as long as he lives. From Wordnik.com. [Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, July 17, 1841] Reference
Although I have to say the fragrant Theresa gave a rather bizarre explanation for the change in Tory Party policy on tuition fees. From Wordnik.com. [Question Time & My Day in London] Reference
Fraser Nelsonthinks the economy points to a two term Tory government, and points out the truth behind Brown's “record employment”. From Wordnik.com. [The week that was] Reference
The Tory is a good hater-I am a Tory myself, so I know (laughter) - and they have never forgiven or forgotten his attitude in the war. From Wordnik.com. [The Men Who Saved England] Reference
I would call the Tory version of 'too posh too push'. From Wordnik.com. [politicalbetting.com] Reference
This effort of Grandfather's fancy may be called the Tory's Farewell. From Wordnik.com. [Grandfather's Chair] Reference
Pembroke could hardly be called a Tory, and had never been really in power. From Wordnik.com. [The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4] Reference
He has called the Tory-run council's decision to close the school "cynical". From Wordnik.com. [The Latest From www.politics.co.uk] Reference
Outspoken radio talk show host Jon Gaunt has been suspended for calling a Tory councillor a. From Wordnik.com. [Mirror.co.uk - News] Reference
'Eld said, a Tory was a creature generated between a non-juring parson and one's grandmother.'. From Wordnik.com. [Life of Johnson, Volume 3 1776-1780] Reference
For in those troublous times the Americans felt that a Tory was a dangerous enemy to their country. From Wordnik.com. [A Little Maid of Massachusetts Colony] Reference
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