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asunder

adverb as in apart; into pieces

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Why would they surrender such a deep and meaningful relationship for some short-term tactical gain, or allow a disagreement over personalities or policy to set things asunder?

In this perilous alliance, the very foundations of democracy are being torn asunder, and with them, any hope for a future brave enough to confront the truth.

From Salon

However, some here argue that outrage about the film may reflect a collective sense of denial about how much violence has ripped asunder the fabric of Mexican society.

He has demonstrated no ability to unite – only the ability to tear us asunder and millions of American voters from both sides of the aisle are riding along for the thrill of the carnage.

From Salon

“But one thing I won’t give into is delay. Delay is denial for people: lives, traditions, places torn apart, torn asunder.”

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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