fragmentation
noun
frag·men·ta·tion
ˌfrag-mən-ˈtā-shən 
-ˌmen-
1
: the act or process of fragmenting or making fragmentary
2
: the state of being fragmented or fragmentary
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There is also the risk of worsening the fragmentation of care in our system.
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Amit Phull, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Other downside risks include fragmentation of global trade and geopolitical conflict.
—Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
Even with Assad out of the picture, the new coalition might not be able to stop the further fragmentation of Syria.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
Strong league deals like the NBA’s 11-year, $75.9 billion package bode well for rights for other leagues expected to be up for bidding in years beyond 2025, but the fragmentation of how fans watch sports and cable cord-cutting suggest some caution is in order.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Amit Phull, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Other downside risks include fragmentation of global trade and geopolitical conflict.
—Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
Even with Assad out of the picture, the new coalition might not be able to stop the further fragmentation of Syria.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
Strong league deals like the NBA’s 11-year, $75.9 billion package bode well for rights for other leagues expected to be up for bidding in years beyond 2025, but the fragmentation of how fans watch sports and cable cord-cutting suggest some caution is in order.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Fragmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fragmentation. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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