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The move to 1-800-Gambler was a crowning achievement for Whyte, but his national system has splintered in the months since he left the NCPG.

From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025

And support has splintered among its rivals – Labour, Reform and others.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2025

It’s marked by scene politics and tribal differences and, over time, has splintered into a seemingly infinite number of subgenres.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2024

Located within government-held Syria, the Druze-majority province of Sweida has remained mostly shielded from the war that has splintered the country since 2011, but sporadic rallies have taken place over deteriorating economic conditions.

From Reuters • Jul. 29, 2022

Our clan, the Plain Janes, has splintered and the pieces are being absorbed by rival factions.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson