divisive

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Although the country has formally returned to civilian rule, efforts to address past abuses have been slow and, at times, deeply divisive.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

For different reasons, each leader feared that the ensuing debate would raise divisive issues that he preferred to avoid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

The result is divisive, to say the least.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Conservative strategist Jon Fleischman, a former executive director of the state GOP, said he was thrilled by Kiley’s decision, which avoids a divisive intra-party battle.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 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