splinter

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That has caused the AI trade to splinter into two camps.

From MarketWatch

But Boko Haram has since splintered and been largely confined to the Muslim-dominated villages of the far northeast, where few Christians remain.

From The Wall Street Journal

President Assad was shunned by many Western and Arab states due to the war in Syria, which splintered the country and left hundreds of thousands of people dead.

From Reuters

The researchers hypothesized that constant exposure to air could make the enamel brittle and prone to splintering.

From New York Times

For the first time in years, India's splintered opposition is sinking its differences to take on strongman Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which could extend to a substantial challenge in national elections due in 2024.

From Reuters