splintered

Example Sentences

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Its army eventually withdrew and the Islamist militants left behind splintered and turned against each other.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

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

Instead, after the region won independence from Spain in the early 19th century, it splintered into almost three dozen states of varying commitment to democracy and the rule of law.

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 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

Hours later, when the morning light splintered through the bedroom curtains, I could barely lift my head from the pillow.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan