fragmented

Example Sentences

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"Broadcasters are spending more to secure live sports rights and passing these costs onto consumers who can't afford them, leading to a messy, fragmented experience," he said.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Sumitomo is looking to consolidate the fragmented U.S. housing market.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Some publishers say podcasts are a double-edged sword—they may be cannibalizing nonfiction reading, but can also serve as a useful sales driver in a fragmented media market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Researchers involved in the renaming effort argue that this misunderstanding has contributed to delayed diagnosis and fragmented care.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

The Americas, despite their large aggregate area, were fragmented by geography and ecology and functioned effectively as several poorly connected smaller continents.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond