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[rift] / rɪft /




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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

Worst case for the Arab monarchies would be if their competition while navigating the U.S.-Iran standoff prompts a new Gulf rift, which could spill beyond the Middle East, Worby said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 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

It was not difficult, for the rift was at this point only some fifteen feet deep and about a dozen across.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien




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