fragmented

Example Sentences

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Her party has exercised major influence in a fragmented Congress that has helped topple several presidents.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

We already know how fragmented the audience is.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

"If you're putting AI technology on top of a fragmented culture or a fear-based culture, it is not going to succeed," says Rawlinson.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“It will take a long time to consolidate this market, given how big and how fragmented it is.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

In fact, precisely because Europe was fragmented, Columbus succeeded on his fifth try in persuading one of Europe’s hundreds of princes to sponsor him.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond