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divisiveness

[dih-vahy-siv-nis] / dɪˈvaɪ sɪv nɪs /




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In Britain, such divisiveness has come to feel normal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

"It holds a mirror up to society and talks about the divisiveness in our culture and the fact that there's so much polarity."

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

Like Madonna, John said he is “grateful we can move forward” amid a time of divisiveness that he said has left him feeling “distressed.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2025

“We need to put aside divisiveness and focus on the real issues facing us today.”

From Slate • Jan. 24, 2025

They continued celebrating in a festive spirit and singing that the people united would never be defeated—even though each time they sang, it sounded more out of tune because divisiveness and hatred were inexorably growing.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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