schism
Example Sentences
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Despite later schisms that split Christianity, the council produced a foundational statement of the faith that is still shared by most of the world’s Christians today.
The schisms underscore the growing fragility of the nascent coalition in the waning days of its founder.
And that schism is not because rural voters misunderstand their “self-interest” or because racial dog whistles have led them astray.
From Salon
It was the first meeting between the heads of the two Churches since the great schism of 1054.
From BBC
The problems stem from a schism in the party caused when Sultana launched a membership portal through its official email account, taking payment and data from an alleged 20,000 people.
From BBC
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