discord

Example Sentences

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His ears were suddenly assaulted by a discord of barks and growls.

From Literature

Not that there aren’t villains; indeed, as much as there is accord within the household, there is discord without.

From Los Angeles Times

As this column has shown, blended families can fall apart when a parent dies, so you are not necessarily paranoid to be concerned about family discord over an inheritance.

From MarketWatch

Political discord and polarization in the U.S. means most brands will continue to avoid hot-button topics.

From The Wall Street Journal

We eagerly drink in the discord because the stakes are illusory, even if the high-strung emotions turn out to be real.

From Salon