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If this spring’s “The Drama” still managed to polarize some viewers and critics with thorny yet palatable gender dynamics, “Obsession” is its dull cousin: all tell, no show.

From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2026

That’s because the monarch positions himself above politics and tries to be as uncontroversial as possible—a figure to unify rather than polarize.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026

The prerequisite for success: The researchers had to polarize the terahertz flashes in a specific way.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 4, 2023

I admired their desire to try to use media to show messy nuance and truths to bring people together, especially at a time when so many documentaries seem designed to polarize and demonize people.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2023

It may be said to polarize the idea, so often presented in his poetry, that doubt is a condition of the vitality of faith.

From An Introduction to the Study of Robert Browning's Poetry by Hiram Corson

“If some people don’t like the car because it polarizes, that’s OK,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

Predictably, however, the one topic that invariably polarizes the online community is Nazi typewriters … especially those sporting the “special key.”

From Slate ● Mar. 16, 2024

Although his career polarizes opinions in his country despite his achievements, Álvarez is revered by the majority in Guadalajara.

From Washington Times ● May 2, 2023

Still, Macy’s portfolio of businesses from Bloomingdale’s to it’s off-price Backstage and wide range of prices offer a big advantage over other retailers as consumer behavior polarizes.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 23, 2022

If kept in continuous service for any length of time the cell soon polarizes or “runs down,” but will recuperate after remaining on open circuit for some little time.

From Hawkins Electrical Guide, Number One Questions, Answers, & Illustrations, A Progressive Course of Study for Engineers, Electricians, Students and Those Desiring to acquire a Working Knowledge of Electricity and its Applications by Nehemiah Hawkins

The sunlight was strongly polarized while remaining highly incoherent across both space and time.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026

Although politics in Israel is at least as polarized as in the U.S., he hasn’t demonized the other side and has mostly avoided personal attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

It is amazing that on this polarized court, which can agree on nothing, we got a unanimous decision that day-drinking is a good thing.

From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026

The interview quickly racked up over 1.1 million views in less than 24 hours and was accompanied by a flood of YouTube comments praising Owens for humanizing addiction and bringing hope to a polarized nation.

From Salon ● May 23, 2026

They followed the missile’s progress through polarized windows.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

Researchers polish a section of pottery until it is roughly half the width of a human hair, allowing light from a polarizing microscope to pass through it.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

If Evenepoel has turned into a polarizing figure among cycling fans, it’s because he struggles to keep his competitive nature to himself.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

“I get that he’s a polarizing guy. I know he’s notorious,” Peña said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

To them, Hargitay was, prima facie, the least challenging choice amid polarizing comedians and a shrinking roster of late-night hosts.

From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026

They wore shiny, textured gray-blue suits and wide ties and sported long sideburns and slightly too large brown- tinted polarizing glasses.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee