dissension
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In meetings with staff this spring, a State Department manager told analysts that their continued dissension was damaging INR’s credibility among administration officials, according to two people familiar with the meetings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025
The Raiders have alternated wins and losses, and has some dissension in their ranks.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2024
Still, there is little doubt that this could cause delays and dissension — which is part of the plan.
From Salon • Sep. 20, 2024
There is dissension even among religious conservatives, and worry that the country’s troubles are insurmountable.
From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2024
The spirits sold newspapers but also created dissension.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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