fragmented

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Macron’s decision in 2024 to dissolve the National Assembly produced the most fragmented National Assembly in the history of France’s modern Fifth Republic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

It operates in highly fragmented segments that give us a substantial runway for consolidation, which aligns perfectly with our long-term goal of becoming a $50 billion revenue company.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

It has spread to southeastern Blue Nile state, bordering Ethiopia and South Sudan, raising fears of a prolonged and fragmented conflict.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

He had a fragmented three part-seasons from 1991-93 with the Jordan, Minardi and Lotus teams, showing intermittent promise, before suffering severe concussion in a huge accident at Spa's Eau Rouge corner in 1993.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Instead, one might guess that they once had a more nearly continuous distribution, which became fragmented as speakers of other language families expanded or induced Miao-Yao speakers to abandon their tongues.

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