as in to consolidate
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
we will need to polarize all of the fractious environmental groups into a united front if we hope to win on this issue
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The mudslinging this election seems to have reached monumental lows, with this election season feeling particularly polarized.
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Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The shocking reveal led many people to declare the campaign lost for Trump as female voters withdrew even further from the polarizing candidate.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Nov. 2024
For now, couples across the country are choosing family over fighting by ignoring the polarizing elephant in the room -- and on the ballots.
—Erin Coulehan, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2024
The polling comes two days away from this year’s Election Day, which will follow a chaotic and highly polarized campaign cycle that featured two assassination attempts against Trump and President Biden exiting the race.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2024
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Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The shocking reveal led many people to declare the campaign lost for Trump as female voters withdrew even further from the polarizing candidate.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Nov. 2024
For now, couples across the country are choosing family over fighting by ignoring the polarizing elephant in the room -- and on the ballots.
—Erin Coulehan, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2024
The polling comes two days away from this year’s Election Day, which will follow a chaotic and highly polarized campaign cycle that featured two assassination attempts against Trump and President Biden exiting the race.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2024
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Consumers can also use Jenius Bank personal loans to consolidate their high-interest credit card debt.Elizabeth Gravier, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Given that dynamic, the 2024 election nears with lingering questions on whether Trump's religious turn has alienated the constituency that delivered him the White House in 2016 or has consolidated the support among his MAGA based needed to win this year's race.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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While there will be time enough to debate our continuing differences, now is the time to recognize that that which unites us is greater than that which divides us.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Despite a lack of funding for even basic educational necessities, and school district leaders who only care about the barest minimum standards, these educators are united by their drive to surpass expectations and encourage their students to do the same.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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Building libraries, paving streets, operating 911 systems or responding to medical emergency calls induces officials to concentrate on reality, not rhetoric.Cindy Chavez, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The record heat is expected to concentrate in the Northeast on Wednesday with record highs possible for major cities such as Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York City with temperatures close to 80 degrees.Max Golembo, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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As with most Kias, the interior features loads of technology including a panoramic curved display that integrates two 12.3-inch screens.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The former includes a discreetly and elegantly integrated kitchen, the latter has an adjoining bathroom to one side.Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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The resort’s seven freshwater pools, including the infinity pool which seems to merge with the ocean, offer stunning settings for pre-wedding gatherings or post-ceremony relaxation for the guests.Lopesan Costa Bavaro Contributor, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Lowe moved to the Republic when the two papers merged in 1996.Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Polarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polarize. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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