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dissension

[dih-sen-shuhn] / dɪˈsɛn ʃən /


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“This dissension is setting them back,“ Guerra said.

From Los Angeles Times May 31, 2026

And despite the internal dissension, NewsNation’s own “neutral” branding has taken on a more aggressive edge.

From Slate Apr. 21, 2026

In meetings with staff this spring, a State Department manager told analysts that their continued dissension was damaging INR’s credibility among administration officials, according to two people familiar with the meetings.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 26, 2025

Still, there is little doubt that this could cause delays and dissension — which is part of the plan.

From Salon Sep. 20, 2024

“Spreading dissension and inciting to mutiny. Silver, you’re under arrest too, for failing to report to Toadflax this evening and causing your duty to devolve on a comrade. You’re both to come with me.”

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams




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