polarize
verb (used with object)
to cause polarization in.
have polarized
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present perfectof polarize.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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This year’s production depicts Jesus as a fiery and frustrated social reformer whose ideas have polarized the Jewish community.
From New York Times ● Aug. 24, 2022
Patrick Smith, a lifelong Braves fan in Ellisville, Mississippi, said he thinks the league made the right decision and noted that not taking a stand would have polarized some supporters.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 3, 2021
“The issues that polarized American women during the ‘70s basically have polarized the whole nation,” Spruill said in an interview.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2020
And these words aptly characterize the effect of his own stage productions, which have polarized audiences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2016
He was in Toronto and we will break down both classes as well as some fall-out from the commercials that have polarized some fans.
From Time Magazine Archive
