splintered

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The increasingly splintered ways in which voters seek information, fueled by the rapid changes in technology and media, has kept political campaign strategists on their toes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

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

The splintered nature of men's professional golf cannot continue, even when someone as transcendently charismatic as McIlroy is reigning supreme.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 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

He turned back to the keyhole before him, where Mr. Desanti, the ninth-grade math teacher, had tried to force his key into the lock and splintered the toothpick deep into the cylinders.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng