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dissension

[dih-sen-shuhn] / dɪˈsɛn ʃən /


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Dissension in jury rooms is as old as the U.S. jury system.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Dissension among jurors was first revealed Thursday when 11 jurors said in a note to the judge that they were unanimously requesting that one juror be replaced by an alternate juror.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 7, 2022

Dissension in the ranks, but the plan progresses.

From Salon • Jul. 19, 2010

Dissension on the Fox side is worrying negotiators that a deal might not be complete in time for the network's "upfront" presentation to advertisers May 17 -- if a deal happens at all.

From Reuters • Apr. 12, 2010

Dissension arose, and street demonstrations took place during which demands were made for freedom of speech, assembly, and the press, as well as for the unification of all Romanians in one independent state.

From Area Handbook for Romania by Bernier, Donald W.




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