sectarianism

Example Sentences

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Iraq still faces many challenges, not least sectarianism, paramilitaries and Iranian meddling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

Speaking to reporters in County Tyrone on Wednesday, O'Neill said politicians had a duty to call out all sectarianism.

From BBC • May 28, 2025

And when a reporter like Sexton does enter the picture, sectarianism makes his job more difficult.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2023

An MP has said recent incidents of "casual sectarianism" show that Northern Ireland has not done enough to build reconciliation and integration.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2022

"You see," Brother Jack said with a grin, "we've always avoided these leaders, but the moment we start to advance on a broad front, sectarianism becomes a burden to be cast off. Any other suggestions?"

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison