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
It led to a rift between brothers in 1973.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
But Brian Burch, the US ambassador to the Holy See, told reporters this week that despite the recent tensions there was no "deep rift" between the US and the Vatican.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
A rift with Saudi Arabia was another key factor in the U.A.E.’s departure.
From Barron's • May 4, 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
Vocabulary lists containing rift
Geological Features
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Africa - Introductory
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Unit 1: Telling Details
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