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polarizing

[poh-luh-rahy-zing] / ˈpoʊ ləˌraɪ zɪŋ /


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“This is a revolutionary and polarizing car for Ferrari, entering a segment where there has been very limited demand to date for pure electric vehicles,” Reitman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

That’s been part of the thesis for cybersecurity bulls during what’s been a polarizing stretch for the sector.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Chris Ullman knows he’s a polarizing figure in entertainment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

While EDM has emerged over the years as a dominant force, comprising nearly 45% of this year’s lineup, artists from the sometimes polarizing dubstep/riddim scene are rarely given such a prominent platform.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

They wore shiny, textured gray-blue suits and wide ties and sported long sideburns and slightly too large brown- tinted polarizing glasses.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee



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