Example Sentences

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Meir was as popular as she was polarizing.

From National Geographic • Sep. 12, 2023

But by the midpoint of his third season, Griffin was polarizing — not to mention benched.

From Washington Post • Jul. 6, 2022

She was polarizing but wildly popular, saying on her show that 100 million people tuned in each week.

From New York Times • Jul. 16, 2021

He also faces a nominee without the baggage of Jones′ 2017 opponent, Roy Moore, a religious right candidate who was polarizing before being accused of sexual misconduct.

From Washington Times • Jul. 16, 2020

While the reaction was polarizing, Russell was Team Haircut.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2018