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dissension

[dih-sen-shuhn] / dɪˈsɛn ʃən /


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And despite the internal dissension, NewsNation’s own “neutral” branding has taken on a more aggressive edge.

From Slate ● Apr. 21, 2026

White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson, responding to a request for comment to Homan, rejected the idea of any dissension on the team.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026

Still, there is little doubt that this could cause delays and dissension — which is part of the plan.

From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2024

The dissension contains echoes of 2004, when then-CEO Michael Eisner publicly feuded with high-profile members of the Disney family to stay in power.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 2, 2024

Mr. Merriweather could not drive, and if their dissension reached the acrimonious, Mrs. Merriweather would stop the car and hitchhike to town.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee




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