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divisive

[dih-vahy-siv, -vis-iv] / dɪˈvaɪ sɪv, -ˈvɪs ɪv /
ADJECTIVE
dissenting
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Beyond experts in communication, the trend of having to text before you call is also divisive.

From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026

As divisive as the phrase "United DNA" is, it undoubtedly remains a key part of the conversation about United both externally and internally.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

Student phone use at school has been a divisive issue since the pandemic, but for the first time, more Americans now favor all-day bans than oppose them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

Katseye has never been bigger or more divisive.

From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026

He always took advantage of the master’s divisive culture to be anything but a team player.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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