rift

Example Sentences

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On the left, said Leridon, the rift between those who champion a broad united front and those who advocate for a left without France Unbowed was only going to widen.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Leaving no one behind is an American virtue, so despite being warned that opening the rift that could bring him home could also let something more dangerous into our world, Cate does it anyway.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

Plus, a new cyber scam, the royal rift between England’s princes, and actor Colman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian apologized to the Gulf states, though Qatari spokesmen say the attacks haven’t stopped, suggesting a rift within Iran’s possibly faltering leadership.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

And as the U-boat inched closer to their landing spot, the rift continued to widen.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple