dichotomy

Example Sentences

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Many callers are rejecting the dichotomy of Republican and Democratic labels when sharing personal political views.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

Stewart opted out of the burial/cremation dichotomy, saying she wanted to become compost.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2025

On top of that, all Fed officials are puzzled by the dichotomy between the weak job market and strong consumer spending.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 22, 2025

This stark dichotomy puts Amina, stunningly sung and acted by Nadine Sierra, into high relief on stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

The same moralistic dichotomy that Jefferson saw inside the United States between discernible heroes and villains, he also projected into the international arena.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis