discord

Example Sentences

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But governments quickly dropped their resistance to avoid a public show of discord that they feared would trigger even greater market volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Not that there aren’t villains; indeed, as much as there is accord within the household, there is discord without.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

We eagerly drink in the discord because the stakes are illusory, even if the high-strung emotions turn out to be real.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

Micromanaging your brother’s life, in the aftermath of this inheritance, will only bring discord to the relationship and frustration for you.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

I saw how, by imitating it, I could trick Cristiana and sow discord to the confusion of all.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein