AbeтАЩs alleged assassin told investigators that he killed Abe, one of JapanтАЩs most influential and divisive politicians, because of AbeтАЩs apparent links to a religious group that he hated.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/world/japan-pm-fumio-kishida-blast-speech-8557221/

Abortion came up in casual conversations during the session, but House Republicans didn’t formally discuss abortion measures in caucus meetings, said Nemes, a chief House GOP vote-counter who called it a “divisive issue.”

Source: https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/abortion-bills-gain-ground-kentucky-ban-place-98322689

About the same time, McDonald’s Australia franchisee chairman Stephen Shillington applauded the move in an email: “A divisive decision that will only be met with positivity by the system!”

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/national/behind-the-viral-racist-karen-video-that-landed-mcdonald-s-in-court-20231019-p5ediq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

After taking over the Tory leadership after the divisive premierships of Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, Sunak conceded that he had “the worst in-tray you can possibly have”, with inflation high and mortgage costs going up for millions.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/jul/01/rishi-sunak-speaks-of-sting-of-racism-after-damning-cricket-report

Ahead of the 2020 election, Biden himself had reportedly conceded he'd be a single-term president who hoped to reunite the US in the wake of Donald Trump's divisive presidency.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11662377/NYC-Mayor-Eric-Adams-sparks-speculation-hes-planning-WHITE-HOUSE-run-raising-election-fund.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

A judge has ordered a second planning inquiry into a divisive bid for 85 new homes in the village of Blean - a development locals hoped was "dead and buried".

Source: https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/d-day-after-six-year-fight-over-controversial-housing-estate-281432/

All those opposing the Voice in the coming referendum, argue that it is divisive and will do nothing to improve the lives of our First Nations people.

Source: https://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/8376599/readers-view-is-the-voice-empowering-a-minority-or-creating-division/?src=rss

Although the ending was slightly divisive, it provides the challenging series with a poetic sense of cyclicity.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/best-anime-finales/

Among the three modes of amending the Constitution, the RBH 6 said the calling for the Con-con to propose amendments to the charter would be the most “transparent, exhaustive, democratic and least divisive means of implementing constitutional reforms.”

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/03/01/house-oks-resolution-calling-for-constitutional-convention-on-second-reading/

And Scottish Labour deputy leader Jackie Baillie said: "Humza Yousaf has made it clear - if your priority isn't a divisive and disruptive referendum, the SNP doesn't want your vote.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-66012834?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

And while its plot could easily hook even the most skeptical viewers, the film’s art style is much more divisive.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/popular-anime-bad-animation/

An opponent, Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., said the bill “harms our military readiness by undermining morale and failing to support our servicemembers with its divisive policy riders” on matters such as abortion, sex, and race.

Source: https://www.reporterherald.com/2023/09/29/how-they-voted-colorado-congressional-votes-for-sept-22-28-2023-0929/

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania was meant to turn the tide for the MCU after a divisive Phase 4, but as a comprehensive behind-the-scenes report from showed, Marvel itself played a role in the movie's poor critical reception.

Source: https://screenrant.com/ant-man-wasp-quantumania-vfx-mcu-phase-5-6/

Artificial intelligence and residuals on streaming platforms — the most divisive issues in contract negotiations between the studios and unions representing writers and actors — do not map neatly onto the left-right political spectrum.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-04/biden-voters-more-likely-to-be-sympathetic-to-striking-writers-and-actors-than-trump-voters

As divisive as reactions were to certain projects, Phase 4 improved the MCU immensely while also broadening the horizons of its viewers, who have now been exposed to different genres and methods of storytelling.

Source: https://screenrant.com/mcu-phase-4-movie-genre-audience-changes/

“As the elected leadership team for the Utah State Board of Education, we are aware of recent allegations against several school districts regarding potential disregard for law or rule of divisive topics being taught within the school setting.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/utah/2023/1/31/23578495/chris-stewart-aim-video-arrogant-teachers-parents-trust-public-education-critical-race-theory

As the statement said, “We are hopeful that our decision to resolve this dispute amicably with Dominion, rather than the acrimony of a divisive trial,” will allow the country to move on.

Source: https://www.chiangraitimes.com/news/fox-news-and-dominion-settle-defamation-lawsuit-for-787-5m/

“At no time did Lt. Lamond ever assist or support the hateful and divisive agenda of any of the various groups that came to DC to protest,” Schamel said.

Source: https://capitolhillblue.com/node/93556

Bolstered by stellar action, intimidating villains, and divisive comedy relief, is a modern classic.

Source: https://gamerant.com/best-shonen-anime-to-watch/

Born Joseph Ratzinger, Benedict was a brilliant theologian but a divisive figure who alienated many Catholics with his staunch defense of conservative doctrine on issues such as abortion.

Source: https://www.kuwaittimes.com/pope-leads-final-farewell-to-benedict/