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as in discord
a lack of agreement or harmony
schism within the charitable organization was preventing it from achieving its goals
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as in split
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the schism of the Christian church into the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches
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Related article Israel’s approval of the Gaza deal unmasks deep schisms that could threaten the ceasefire and Netanyahu’s political future
The deal was reached between Hamas and Israel on Wednesday, but still needed final approval from the Israeli government before it could be enacted.
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Mick Krever, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
Much of the series’ pathos hinges on the growing schism between mother and son as Kanan begins to understand the horrors of Raq’s machinations and deceit (including tricking him into assassinating his biological father), leading him to try to go into business for himself.
—Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
Their hometown is, rather, an alternate universe where Lear’s vision of American progress prevails—where people talk things out, jokes repair societal schisms, love wins, and bigots face consequences.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
That yearslong schism in the franchise’s direction has created a unique challenge for the developers in creating a fresh approach for the franchise.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
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Mick Krever, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
Much of the series’ pathos hinges on the growing schism between mother and son as Kanan begins to understand the horrors of Raq’s machinations and deceit (including tricking him into assassinating his biological father), leading him to try to go into business for himself.
—Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
Their hometown is, rather, an alternate universe where Lear’s vision of American progress prevails—where people talk things out, jokes repair societal schisms, love wins, and bigots face consequences.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
That yearslong schism in the franchise’s direction has created a unique challenge for the developers in creating a fresh approach for the franchise.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
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Beyond the contributions of our honorees, we are all empowered to be peacemakers – to ease the discord and divisiveness in society today.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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The party is racked by discord over its position on social issues – especially trans rights and, to an only slightly lesser degree, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
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Economists say the voting split of Thursday will be closely watched.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 2025
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The five board members who favored the split live in Keller; the two who opposed it live in Fort Worth. Since January, a group of residents led by Dixie Davis have been circulating a petition to garner support for a single-member voting system for school board elections.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Mar. 2025
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Popov has a great feel for the easy warmth coursing between every member of the family, even in moments of strife, and the cast share a fun and comfortable chemistry.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
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That’s likely, in large part, because of the U.S. political environment—President Donald Trump’s flurry of tariffs has given brands and retailers some strife, as have price-sensitive consumers reacting to the president’s policies.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Mar. 2025
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Danielle Haim sings, more disdainful than saddened by the dissolution at the heart of the single.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2025
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While eliminating the department would require congressional approval, its dissolution would significantly impact millions of borrowers and the American education system at large.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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After a series of life-jarring moments and resurfaced personal friction, the trio hits a nightclub with their hunky White Lotus resort wellness guru Valentin (Arnas Fedaravičius), who brings along his Russian childhood friends Vlad (Yuri Kolokolnikov) and Aleksei (Julian Kostov).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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Her office’s handling of potential wrongful convictions has also led to friction in courtrooms.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Their affiliation agreement ended in late December, and after months of negotiations, the sides opted for a breakup.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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Following their breakup just before season 3 of Outer Banks began production, Cline and Stokes continued to film together.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Their conflict reached its end at AEW's Revolution event in March 2025, where Strickland ultimately defeated Ricochet.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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These trade conflicts have triggered worries about stagflation, a combination of stagnant growth and elevated inflation.—
Axios,
Axios,
15 Mar. 2025
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There are two parallel divisions of 12 teams at that level but only one of the 24 teams went up each season, with the winners of the south and north sections facing each other in a winner-takes-all play-off.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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During his acceptance speech, the 78-year-old industry icon recalled stepping into the offices of public broadcaster SABC in 1993, when the head of the station’s TV division asked him to write a telenovela for the channel as the country transitioned into a new era of democratic rule.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Schism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schism. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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