splintered

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And like all of television, reality is facing splintered and waning audiences so the decibel level of that conversation-sparking is often dialed way up.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

After a brief period of postrevolutionary hope, Libya splintered a few years later into two rival governments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 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

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

As the berserker ripped his sword out of the splintered wood, Samir and I scooted past him, back into the heart of the spicers’ district.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri