divisive
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As Dead City grow beyond the outlaw punk scene, the entertainment industry is enticed yet wary of this genuinely divisive and chaotic band.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Equally significant is what Mr. Magyar didn’t do—emphasize divisive social issues or spend much time attacking his opponent as an enemy of democracy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
As Robert Frost might have put it: Something there is that doesn’t love a statue of a divisive leader.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
His decision to combine his Northern Ireland job with Blackburn Rovers was divisive among supporters and media, but he was adamant taking on the job would not impact the World Cup play-off.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
His Reconstruction policies were bitterly divisive, to the point that he warred openly with Congress.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
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