riven
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One of those strengths is a mental fortitude that comes with representing a country that is riven by crisis and humanitarian disaster.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
Such policies have manifested differently across China, with harsher tactics applied in areas seen as riven with separatist sentiment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
“I actually have some thoughts,” she said when asked by a reporter how she felt about representing the U.S. at a time when the country is riven by deep political divides.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 8, 2026
The Southeast Asian nation of some 50 million is riven by civil war and there will be no voting in rebel-held areas.
From Barron's ● Dec. 27, 2025
While some areas and some periods of time may have enjoyed peace and tranquillity, others were riven by ferocious conflicts.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
