fragmentation
Example Sentences
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It provides strong evidence that fish relying on connected rivers across national borders are declining quickly due to dam construction, habitat fragmentation, pollution, overfishing, and climate-related ecosystem changes.
From Science Daily
The previously overlooked impact of fragmentation — the breaking up of global energy markets, trade and finance — is becoming an active driver of market dynamics.
From MarketWatch
Psychological trauma, social fragmentation, and economic dislocation are persistent scars that can span generations.
From Salon
Swiss ambassador to the WTO Erwin Bollinger agreed, warning that a loss of relevance by the WTO could "lead to more fragmentation of the trading system".
From Barron's
“That fragmentation has been slowing us down and making it harder to hit the quality bar we want.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.