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Adjective
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It’s supported by a broad coalition of industry leaders, environmentalists, chefs, fishermen and scientists—in a time that feels so divided, this is an awesome example of people coming together.—
Amanda Leland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025 -
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus was still a pariah state, recognized only by Turkey; Nicosia was still Europe’s last divided capital.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The split hem on the pencil skirt also adds a bit of cheekiness to the dress.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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And the oversized top has a split hem that falls below the bum.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Balkanized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balkanized. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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