divisions

plural of division
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as in fences
something that divides, separates, or marks off we poked our heads over the division between the yards to see what the fuss was about

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as in departments
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization the complaints division handled all of the calls from the angry townsfolk

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as in distributions
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group the person in charge of the division of the profits among the business partners

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Recent Examples of divisions Europe’s big five divisions, as ever, top another monetary list, but there is at least a spread of recipients beyond that. Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026 Disney is cutting several hundred positions, with Pixar and National Geographic among the divisions most affected by the move. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 July 2026 The disease savaged the American economy, set back the education of a generation of American children, inflamed political divisions, and undermined confidence in vital public health protections, including vaccination. David Blumenthal, STAT, 20 July 2026 El-Sayed's answers highlight growing Democratic divisions over the Middle East less than a week after over 100 House Democrats voted to cut more than $3 billion in aid to Israel. Jay Stahl, USA Today, 20 July 2026 As divisions over Israel have deepened, criticism of AIPAC has intensified. Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 19 July 2026 But although few, then, could possibly have foreseen the cataclysm of the twentieth-century wars, the hatred was already there in the anti-semitism of old France, in the divisions over Dreyfus. Literary Hub, 17 July 2026 National pride is a tricky thing for some people to access these days, as our political divisions overshadow almost everything else. Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 For the first time in three years, the brand reported growth across womenswear, menswear, accessories, and childrenswear divisions. Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 17 July 2026
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Noun
  • With Cincinnati clearly swinging for the fences after an active offseason in hopes of maximizing quarterback Joe Burrow’s prime, Pitcher could receive an even larger spotlight.
    Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The area along the Cumberland River where more than 100 people once lived is now encircled by fences and no-trespassing signs.
    Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 21 July 2026
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  • There is not a statewide budget allocation for the service, and individual departments would have to foot the bill.
    Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • Kansas City and Independence’s health departments have not responded to inquiries as of Wednesday.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
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  • Rooms There are 187 airy, loft-style, soundproofed suites spread across 10 categories, from the entry-level premium room to the sprawling gran suites.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • The Bayou State was ranked last for crime and corrections and scored low in the economy and natural environment categories.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 29, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • But Democrats believe that Kamala Harris’ eventual loss in Michigan stemmed in part from their lingering splits over Gaza, leading disaffected voters to stay home despite the urging of many progressives who had previously backed the protest.
    Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 30 July 2026
  • Annis, a fan-favorite Islander from Season 8 of the Peacock dating series, known for doing the splits in the villa, connected with viewers for her confidence, honesty, and passion for life.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 29 July 2026
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  • Manchester City are likely to top the list of distributions to clubs under FIFA’s Club Benefits Programme (CBP) for the third World Cup in succession, calculations from The Athletic have found.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • In 2025, Hanover Township gave away 1,800 backpacks filled with supplies during the distributions.
    Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
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  • Your dedicated Slack channels, private discords and endless Reddit threads.
    April Uchitel, Flow Space, 6 Aug. 2025
  • In every case, physical science, which is based on the evidence reported by these limited and limiting senses, eventually leaves us stranded with the conviction that sickness, accidents, and disasters – discords of every description, regardless of the apparent cause – are real and inevitable.
    Lisa Rennie Sytsma, Christian Science Monitor, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • Try hooks, dividers, or double-hang rods to increase closet organization.
    Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 16 July 2026
  • Vinyl wall decals, artful room dividers, peel-and-stick backsplash, sculptures and wooden signs can also work well in the bathroom, both visually and in terms of performance.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
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  • Georgia still has ample budget reserves and a growing economy, prompting credit rating agencies to give the state their top scores.
    David Wickert, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • Advertisers who have treated those as different budgets, different agencies and different measurement systems may find the distinction harder to maintain.
    Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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