great divide

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Recent Examples of great divide Since the onset of golf’s great divide, no one can argue with that simple, universal truth. — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2026 Now, the conversation around golf’s great divide has flared up again. — Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025 Society has been rocked in the past seven days by comedy and politics, by debates about authoritarianism and free speech, and by a reckoning about the great divide across the United States. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025 And that isn’t even close to the scariest part when considering what might resume being a great divide between the Padres and Dodgers the rest of the regular season (and possibly in the postseason). — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for great divide
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Noun
  • Electrical stimulation increased stress inside the bacteria, contributing to cellular damage and death.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The subsequent death of Maricarmen, as the woman became known, solidified her as a symbol of Spaniards who can't dream of owning a home.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • His demise on Halloween fit well -- too well, some claim -- with his mysterious, even supernatural aura.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Those key colleagues and supporters turned against her, then went on to help orchestrate her political demise.
    — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Unfortunately, the device malfunctioned while en route to the observatory, forcing mission engineers to abandon the attempt and leave Swift to its fate.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Although many political experts expect Democrats to flip control of the House this midterm cycle, the Senate‘s fate remains murky.
    — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • After three straight field goals, the Huskies finally found the end zone with a 4-yard passing touchdown from Williams to Baron Naone midway through the third quarter.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • For people like us grieving the passing of a furry friend, and others who have a fondness for dogs but not be ready to own one, programs like Barks & Recreation can serve a valuable purpose.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Mesmerized by its brilliance, Marcella feels an irresistible pull toward the diamond, and when the glittering façade of her charmed life begins to crack, Marcella must decide whether the Midnight Diamond is her salvation—or her doom.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • With Australia’s help and a treaty rooted in Tuvalu’s ideals of dignity and caring, the world can learn how to defy predictions of climate doom.
    — the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Nov. 2026

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“Great divide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/great%20divide. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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