rift

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Jacob’s deception causes a lifelong rift between the two brothers, but, as with all these ancient stories, fate is preordained by God.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

The rift between Scott and Cumming ignited earlier this year during her probe of a pilot youth-diversion program, which she had criticized for issues including poor data collection.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

"I don't accept the idea that somehow there's some deep rift," he said, adding that Rubio's meetings in Italy could allow the two sides to "talk through" any differences.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Media reports said he was also due to meet Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, amid a deepening rift in transatlantic ties over the Middle East war.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

Here was the place he had described, where suddenly, in this massed section of boulders, was a rift, a deep gap in the rocks, a place where she must jump to the next foothold.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry