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Recent Examples of polarization
Using these nanostructures, the device can manipulate light — such as splitting and controlling its polarization channels simultaneously — in unique ways that conventional glass lenses and mirrors physically cannot.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
Political polarization has increased in Spain recently.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Leo arrived in Spain on Saturday and urged its people to put an end to polarization and work for unity.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
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.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
Political polarization has increased in Spain recently.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Leo arrived in Spain on Saturday and urged its people to put an end to polarization and work for unity.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
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.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polarization
Noun
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Store ripe produce in the refrigerator to slow down decomposition.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Apply thin, dry layers of clippings to prevent matting, promote decomposition, and avoid oxygen blockage.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
11 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
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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 emission lines instead indicate the scattering of electrons, which is expected when a source of radiation is enshrouded by a vast and dense cocoon of gas.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 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
Noun
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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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Known as Stanley Park, the 17,000-square-foot estate dates to 1584 and was later reshaped into a Victorian showpiece before a period of disrepair and subdivision.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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The subdivision includes 355 single-family homes, 33 common lots and one commercial lot.—
Noah Daly
June 16,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
Noun
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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 19 Jun. 2026.
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