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Recent Examples of polarization
Wallach argues that the Founders intended Congress to defuse the kind of polarization currently vexing our politics.
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David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
This polarization translates into presidential elections that are narrowly won.
—Jennifer Victor, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2025
For many professionals, especially during times like these with uncertainty, social and political unrest, and increasing polarization, the traditional workweek is marred by overwhelm and exhaustion—many want to feel seen, heard and understood.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
This polarization translates into presidential elections that are narrowly won.
—Jennifer Victor, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2025
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David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
This polarization translates into presidential elections that are narrowly won.
—Jennifer Victor, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2025
For many professionals, especially during times like these with uncertainty, social and political unrest, and increasing polarization, the traditional workweek is marred by overwhelm and exhaustion—many want to feel seen, heard and understood.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
This polarization translates into presidential elections that are narrowly won.
—Jennifer Victor, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polarization
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Whether Borrelia amplification by pheasants poses a risk to gamekeepers and land managers, or even to the general public through broader ecological diffusion, is still unknown.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Policymakers in Washington should also design AI regulation to enable responsible technology diffusion.—
Michael C. Horowitz,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Apr. 2025
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Communities can stay informed about ash risks through official alerts, including those from the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centers, which monitor ash dispersion and issue timely warnings.—
David Kitchen,
The Conversation,
15 Apr. 2025
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Given the significant dispersion in returns—highlighted by a 17.2% top/bottom gap in November—advisor due diligence is paramount.—
Steven Brod,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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The minimalist design features a baby pink base with a pastel yellow accent nail plus a scattering of multicolor sprinkles.—
Tori Crowther,
Allure,
11 Apr. 2025
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Will Poulter in Warfare Courtesy of A24 But if a movie can be elegant and brutal at once, this one is: the dissipating smoke from the grenade hangs in the air, a pinkish-gold mist; polka dots of sunlight stream through a scattering of bullet holes in a door.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
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This includes Sherburne-Marr’s Boulder Point subdivision on Warm Springs Mesa, where the company is building custom homes often highlighting and building around the natural boulders of the area.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Apr. 2025
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Some houses in the Harvest Point subdivision would back up to the Kirkland Farms neighborhood, but there would be landscape buffering and not be any roads directly connecting the two subdivisions, site plans show.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
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Are they factored into capital allocation, go-to-market models, or customer segmentation?—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Connected data empowers organizations to go beyond surface-level segmentation for a nuanced understanding of their audiences, particularly healthcare providers (HCPs) and patient populations.—
Kirby Forlin,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Ball eventually took over Desilu Studios — her production company with Arnaz — after their divorce.—
Julie Tremaine,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The former couple finalized their divorce in November 2022 after filing in early 2021.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
25 Apr. 2025
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Each prescribed fire operation follows a prescribed fire burn plan, which considers temperature, humidity, wind, moisture of the vegetation, and conditions for the dispersal of smoke.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Fraud prevention systems should be upgraded to require real-time ID checks (capable of stopping $60 billion in UI fraud outright) and eligibility verification prior to fund dispersal; all funding should be linked to performance.—
Richard Stern and Katherine Miller/ The Heritage Foundation,
Boston Herald,
22 Apr. 2025
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The ongoing instability of the power grid has also led to protests, with many criticizing LUMA, which took over power transmission and distribution in 2021.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Aid workers deny there is significant diversion of aid, saying the U.N. closely monitors distribution of supplies.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Polarization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polarization. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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