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divisive

[dih-vahy-siv, -vis-iv] / dɪˈvaɪ sɪv, -ˈvɪs ɪv /
ADJECTIVE
dissenting
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As divisive as the phrase "United DNA" is, it undoubtedly remains a key part of the conversation about United both externally and internally.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

“Girls” ran for six seasons and remains as divisive today as it was when HBO regularly rolled out new adventures of Hannah.

From Salon Aug. 30, 2026

Katseye has never been bigger or more divisive.

From Slate Aug. 24, 2026

A highly-popular tech evangelist who pushed for reforms, Fedorov was dismissed in July in a divisive reshuffle that triggered unprecedented protests in his support.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

The incompatibility of these two foundings is reflected in the divisive character of the scholarship on the latter.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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