divisive
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An extended trip in Lebanon revealed that divisive forces are building again, putting its society under the most pressure it has faced in years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The peace deal with Azerbaijan, too, remains deeply divisive, with one recent poll showing 44% of public opinion in support and 41% opposed.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
In a sign of Bollore's divisive reputation, the Canal+ logo was booed in Cannes at some screenings this year, including for the opening film "The Electric Kiss".
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
The man’s duality was evident by the fact that he truly was the ugly, divisive character that spawned the nickname “Tricky Dick.”
From Salon • May 14, 2026
The confluence of race and sex was a powerful force in dismantling Reconstruction after the Civil War, sustaining Jim Crow laws for a century and fueling divisive racial politics throughout the twentieth century.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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