divisive

Example Sentences

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Art Acevedo, a former chief in Houston and Miami, said that for any big-city chief, taking an official position on an issue as divisive as immigration can be complicated.

From Los Angeles Times

“We hope the Olympic Games can offer a moment of connection for our country and for people everywhere” during such divisive times, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

This is a subject matter that unfortunately can be very divisive.

From Los Angeles Times

“I find that things don’t get so divisive when you stick to talking about the substance of an issue,” Mr. Youngkin says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Analysts have also suggested his reluctance may have been down to fears it could become complex, controversial and divisive.

From BBC