divided along racial lines
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It was the first mission school to offer art as a subject to young black students at a time when the country was divided along racial lines under colonial rule.
From BBC • Oct. 1, 2022
It was 1973, the country remained divided along racial lines and Aaron, a Black American playing for the Atlanta Braves, was closing in on Babe Ruth’s holy career record of 714 home runs.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2021
Though the debate on Facebook largely divided along racial lines, some white commenters also defended the school, arguing that the post was not true and defending the school’s commitment to teaching critical thinking.
From The Guardian • Jan. 26, 2018
Opinions about the block are not clearly divided along racial lines, however.
From The Guardian • Sep. 1, 2017
The tournament was widely seen as uniting a country long divided along racial lines.
From Reuters • Jun. 10, 2010
