divisive

Example Sentences

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This forced him to announce he will step down as party leader, opening the way for a potentially divisive contest between a black and white candidate to succeed him.

From BBC

Of the thousands of rules and regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, none are as divisive as the Shareholder Access Rule.

From The Wall Street Journal

Anti-discrimination campaign group Kick It Out called them "disgraceful and deeply divisive", while anti-racism charity Show Racism the Red Card said it was "deeply concerned".

From BBC

However, a long trail of inflammatory and divisive comments is following Carl to his hearing.

From Salon

Kick It Out said the comments were "disgraceful and deeply divisive".

From BBC