polarized

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American politics has almost always been polarized by party.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

In our increasingly polarized society, Kasselman said she’s excited to facilitate an experience in which people can have positive interactions with strangers from different backgrounds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

But they polarized fans, and some were beset by creative problems behind the scenes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

During his 14 years as senator, Rubio was generally well-liked by his colleagues, who unanimously confirmed him as secretary of state -- a rarity in such polarized times.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

They stored crystals in their eyes to detect polarized light.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan