splintered

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Instead, after the region won independence from Spain in the early 19th century, it splintered into almost three dozen states of varying commitment to democracy and the rule of law.

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

Child laborers and other farmworkers in California are being exposed to toxic pesticides, in part because of splintered enforcement of safety regulations.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

At the same time, it may also be a powerful plurality — especially if it stays motivated, and the other 70% is splintered into lots of different groups.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 10, 2025

Boko Haram has since splintered and been confined to Muslim-dominated villages of the far northeast, where few Christians remain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

There were two windows—a large one at the front and a smaller one at the back in the only bedroom—both covered by plastic sheets held in place with tape, the wood casings warped and splintered.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez