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Recent Examples of polarization
Leo is expected to double down on his messages of unity amid polarization, peace as war rages, welcome for migrants and hope for young Spaniards in the era of artificial intelligence.
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ABC News, 6 June 2026
Ignoring this reality leads to bad policy, polarization, and band-aid solutions.
—Ana Zamora, Time, 3 June 2026
Throw in the early 20th-century beginnings of beach culture and the development of polarization in 1936, and sunglasses were here to stay.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
Texas is split down the middle on which issue should take priority — stopping voter fraud or preventing eligible citizens from being turned away at the ballot box — as a poll shows the split is not a sign of moderation but of deep partisan polarization.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 2 June 2026
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ABC News, 6 June 2026
Ignoring this reality leads to bad policy, polarization, and band-aid solutions.
—Ana Zamora, Time, 3 June 2026
Throw in the early 20th-century beginnings of beach culture and the development of polarization in 1936, and sunglasses were here to stay.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
Texas is split down the middle on which issue should take priority — stopping voter fraud or preventing eligible citizens from being turned away at the ballot box — as a poll shows the split is not a sign of moderation but of deep partisan polarization.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polarization
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Forensic pathologist Shaku Teas, who reviewed the autopsy report on Chiodo, testified the body was in a state of advanced decomposition by the time it was found.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Composting lime peels boosts decomposition and improves soil health.—
Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
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Overall, the researchers estimate that early diffusion of the iPhone caused between a third and a half of the decline in the general US fertility rate between 2007 and 2011.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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At the same time, Natural Fiber Welding inked partnerships with Stella McCartney, Ralph Lauren, MCM, and Alexander McQueen’s diffusion line MCQ to use its Mirum material.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Their image quality is further enhanced by the inclusion of Canon’s proprietary UD (ultra-low dispersion) lens elements and Super Spectra coating.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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Since April 2026, world stock market return dispersion has hit levels not seen since the peak of the dotcom bubble.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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The animals were now found only in the high Rocky Mountains and in scatterings along the Pacific Coast.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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But a scattering of anglers is convinced that flavoring bait with tobacco is a sure-enough killer.—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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Chinamaxxing romanticizes things that feel structurally out of reach at home — compact, affordable-looking apartments; public transit that works; streets safe to walk at night; multigenerational households as an antidote to loneliness; communal meals as an antidote to atomization.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 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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In July, three generations of them will move into a new house in the city’s Prescott Ridge large-tract subdivision, buying into a house that none of them could afford on their own.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
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Geisel first purchased the land surrounding the La Jolla Country Club Heights' subdivision observation tower in 1948, according to the Jason Barry Team, which held the listing.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Segment Customers By Service Needs Customer segmentation becomes extremely important when resources are limited.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Relying on hyper-segmentation is at the core of Ground Up’s growth strategy.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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The country music star filed for divorce from his wife in Tennessee’s Williamson County on May 18, according to court documents obtained by People — TMZ broke the news.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife Bunnie Xo.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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“Polarization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polarization. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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