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schism

[siz-uhm, skiz-] / ˈsɪz əm, ˈskɪz- /


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The scientists watching this schism aren’t sure why things became so belligerent.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

A schism between Prince Harry and Prince William looks irreconcilable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

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

From Slate • Oct. 21, 2025

And of all the gods who might help them, the only ones not affected by the Greek-Roman schism seemed to be Aphrodite, Nemesis, and Dionysus.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan




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