polarization
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In an era of deepening polarization, where many presidents and prime ministers have historically low approval ratings, Charles is rare among global leaders in that, on the whole, his subjects like him.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
"The light wave twists around its axis, and its phase changes in a spiral manner. Moreover, even the polarization -- the direction of oscillation of the electric field -- begins to rotate."
From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026
“It is tempting to attribute polarization and war that occur in humans today to ethnic, religious or political divisions,” Sandel and his co-authors conclude.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
In years when there was little polarization or more national unity, like in the aftermath of 9/11, the effect of playing in a diverse political group disappears almost completely.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Given Walt’s need to exert control and Chris’s extravagantly independent nature, polarization was inevitable.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
Vocabulary lists containing polarization
President Obama's Farewell Address
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Physics - Middle School
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Physics - High School
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