riven
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Mr. El-Sayed heads into the general election with his party riven into factions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
One of those strengths is a mental fortitude that comes with representing a country that is riven by crisis and humanitarian disaster.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
Such policies have manifested differently across China, with harsher tactics applied in areas seen as riven with separatist sentiment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
“I actually have some thoughts,” she said when asked by a reporter how she felt about representing the U.S. at a time when the country is riven by deep political divides.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 8, 2026
Trembling, Matthias took refuge in an old beech trunk that had once been riven by lightning.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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