polarizing
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And with the polarizing and extreme response to Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights,” it seems this animosity has reached its crest.
From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026
Talarico, 36, has drawn interest from party figures who believe a less polarizing nominee could perform better with swing voters in a large, diverse state.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
Even Palantir — a company known for its polarizing high stock valuation — hasn’t been able to escape the broader software selloff that’s rippled across the market with renewed force this year.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 2, 2026
Honnold has also, at times, been a somewhat polarizing figure in the climbing world, with some criticizing his decision to forego ropes and other protective equipment.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026
They wore shiny, textured gray-blue suits and wide ties and sported long sideburns and slightly too large brown- tinted polarizing glasses.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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