divide
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"The idea is to divide Russia from the outside world," says columnist Andrei Kolesnikov, from opposition outlet Novaya Gazeta, because of the belief that "this world is poisonous to the brains of Russians".
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
“In the absence of ethnicity, religion or political ideologies, social networks can divide, and new group boundaries can emerge, leading to collective violence,” the authors write.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
The gains come amid a mixed backdrop for broader retail, reinforcing a widening divide between premium brands with pricing power and more value-oriented peers facing continued pressure.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
That difference reflects a broader divide in how cities are approaching the tournament, said Dennis Deninger, professor emeritus in Syracuse University’s sports-management program.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
And before I could say Yankee Doodle, I was swept onto the marble dance floor and forced to divide my time among four of the South’s clumsiest, rock-footed mutineers.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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