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

Two models with 256MB capacity also have polarized lenses, including the "Red Camo Lil Jon" signature version�at $550, they're the most expensive model.

From Time Magazine Archive