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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

In normal times, polls show building pipelines and spending more on defense have been divisive issues here, but a majority of Canadians now support both.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Gameplay is frequently interrupted with cutscenes, which will I'm sure prove divisive.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Katseye has never been bigger or more divisive.

From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026

This soon became the most divisive issue of all.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston




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