dissension
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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
That could have been another thread in the show that heightened the drama and revealed more behind-the-scenes dissension that prevented the Clippers from maximizing their potential.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2024
There is dissension even among religious conservatives, and worry that the country’s troubles are insurmountable.
From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2024
Lawrence’s concern, Frank recalled, was that politics might cause dissension and distraction on the laboratory floor—creating what he called “inhomogeneity” in the lab.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
Vocabulary lists containing dissension
The Great Gatsby
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
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"On Women's Right to Vote" by Susan B. Anthony
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