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Recent Examples of balkanized
His work deepened and developed under the responsiveness of the academy and a larger and not-yet-balkanized reading public.
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Nick Laird, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Angry, balkanized, hostile communities with shattered trust in American institutions — from courts to free elections — undermine the social capital needed for free enterprise to prosper.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Nick Laird, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Angry, balkanized, hostile communities with shattered trust in American institutions — from courts to free elections — undermine the social capital needed for free enterprise to prosper.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balkanized
Adjective
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Legislation on anything touching crypto moves at the pace of a divided Congress.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The sentiment from those athletic directors and presidents who OutKick has spoken with in recent weeks is a divided one, but not in a hostile way.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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So far there's not much evidence traders think the split-volatility dynamic will change.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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In travel and live events, split-tender models can make expensive experiences feel more attainable.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Balkanized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balkanized. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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