rift
noun
an opening made by splitting, cleaving, etc.; fissure; cleft; chink.
Example Sentences
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Harry's 2023 autobiography, "Spare", lifted the veil on his royal rifts, describing William as his "arch-nemesis" and alleging he physically attacked him in a blazing 2019 row about Meghan.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
To counter the growing threat across Fae territories, Prythian’s fractured Night Court must overcome internal rifts and recent betrayals to restore former alliances.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
The internal rifts threatened to distract the group while it was facing severe business headwinds including the revival of Air India, which it bought from the Indian government in 2022.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
These raised features appear while the rifts are still moving or soon after the movement stops.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
Whenever they reached one of these rifts the rabbits huddled together, waiting for Hazel or Bigwig to climb the further side and find a way forward.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
