strife
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Imagine the possibility, through all the strife, anger, ignorance and arrogance, that we might all work together to put country before party.
From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026
It was founded as a Sixties utopia "where men and women of all countries are able to live in peace and progressive harmony" without money or religious strife in southern India.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
For years, U.S. companies have been barred from doing business in Iran, and other Western companies are cautious about entering any country where strife could erupt suddenly and the rule of law is in question.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
But three years later, Labour was swept out of office following the industrial strife of the Winter of Discontent, and the Conservatives held power for the next 18 years.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
“Wouldn’t that be wonderful? The government would pay us to travel. How divine. We would bring an end to world strife and renew people’s hope and faith.”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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