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However, research and reporting during that same period have focused primarily on the political consequences of increasing polarization and division rather than the psychological consequences of the modern political climate.—
Stephen Neely,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026 -
Political polarization has become a defining feature of American life.—
Justin Callais,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Municipal utilities, transit systems and local banks should adopt multi-factor authentication, network segmentation, regular penetration testing and robust incident response plans.—
Rick Pozniak,
Boston Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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After the Ukraine grid attacks of the mid 2010s, several European states accelerated cybersecurity investment, improving network segmentation, expanding backup capacity and deepening information sharing with private infrastructure operators.—
Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
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Wrapped in a biodegradable shroud of silk or wool, the body is placed in a pressurized chamber where a blend of hot water and chemicals accelerates natural decomposition.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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Bacteria break down tissues and produce gases that contribute to the body's decomposition process.—
Layla Ferris,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Technological diffusion has historically followed an S-curve, where early adoption is slow, accelerates as costs fall, and eventually plateaus as saturation sets in and marginal returns diminish.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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For those concerned about sensitivity, passive scent methods such as reed diffusers, including options from B’s Knees, Nest or Hotel Collection, and cold-air diffusion systems like those from Aroma360 offer lighter ways to fragrance a space.—
Allison Hatfield,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The original developer was hired to rebuild the more than 50 homes in the subdivision that were consumed by the wildfire.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
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The smaller of the two properties is 80 acres, and will become Walnut Ridge, a 150-unit continuation of the nearby Sheldon Woods subdivision being developed by the Pulte Group.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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For example, scientists working in SETI, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, already factor in the consequences of electron dispersion in the interstellar medium between stars.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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With 503 individual stocks driving movement, internal dispersion has been significant.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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The atomization of society begins with your morning coffee.—
Jakub Grygiel,
Washington Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Neoliberalism wants atomization, managing our own human capital.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Dichotomization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dichotomization. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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