splintered

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The increasingly splintered ways in which voters seek information, fueled by the rapid changes in technology and media, has kept political campaign strategists on their toes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Whoever replaces Petro in August will confront a splintered Congress that will force any incoming administration to build alliances to pass laws.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

One thing to be said for the splintered families of three new novels is that being dysfunctional is better than being nonfunctional—at least an effort is being made.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

The splintered nature of men's professional golf cannot continue, even when someone as transcendently charismatic as McIlroy is reigning supreme.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

Two captains fell across a chair, and splintered it.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy