rift
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Jacob’s deception causes a lifelong rift between the two brothers, but, as with all these ancient stories, fate is preordained by God.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
Worst case for the Arab monarchies would be if their competition while navigating the U.S.-Iran standoff prompts a new Gulf rift, which could spill beyond the Middle East, Worby said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
Rubio, a devout Catholic, sought to play down the rift ahead of the private audience, which will be followed by talks with Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
"I don't accept the idea that somehow there's some deep rift," he said, adding that Rubio's meetings in Italy could allow the two sides to "talk through" any differences.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
He never breathed a word, at least not to me, until the actual rift became public.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
Vocabulary lists containing rift
Geological Features
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Africa - Introductory
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Unit 1: Telling Details
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