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divide

[dih-vahyd] / dɪˈvaɪd /






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"We do not want this terrible tragedy to be used to divide people or fuel hostility," they said.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Whatever divide arose between Coe and Pulte apparently wasn’t deep or permanent.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Worried they would divide votes that would cost North America the tournament, officials in the three countries began negotiations over sharing the event.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey called the killing "an evil murder made so much worse by the police response" but said we must avoid attempts to politicise the death and "divide our country".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Przemyśl taught me long ago not to divide people by their country, their religion, or even their preferences in politics.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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