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schism

[siz-uhm, skiz-] / ˈsɪz əm, ˈskɪz- /


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How to handle inside information is already generating a schism in the prediction-market world.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

The schism in demand between AI chips and legacy semiconductors has forced STMicroelectronics to lower its guidance several times in recent years and cut jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

It was the first meeting between the heads of the two Churches since the great schism of 1054.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

Does it reflect a schism within the military over its propriety?

From Slate • Oct. 21, 2025

The schism was to last over eighty years.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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