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- verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
polarize .
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Examples
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Even his book jacket photo polarizes: is that the Dark Prince leering mischievously into the camera, Andy Warhol on drugs, or a dashing rebel smiling beneficently as he prepares to smash the state?
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Even his book jacket photo polarizes: is that the Dark Prince leering mischievously into the camera, Andy Warhol on drugs, or a dashing rebel smiling beneficently as he prepares to smash the state?
A Review of Capitalists and Conquerors, and an exchange 2007
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Worst case: Lee polarizes the audience more than anyone left (except maybe Michael), and his balancing act could fall on the negative side with a stale song (possible, given this week's hoary movie-music theme) or a performance so lackluster that even the judges can hear it for what it is.
Idol Meter final four: Which singer can out-sparkle Crystal? 2010
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One of the direct benefits they get is political advantage when the nastiness of political ads turns off more reasonable people and polarizes the ideologues to cling to their base.
Joe Brewer: The Psychology of Manipulation in Political Ads Joe Brewer 2010
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Despite legitimate concerns in Security, the Economy and Fairness, the cry of bigotry polarizes and shuts down debate.
Stephen Palacios: Hispanics and Illegal Immigration - Where the Conversation Stops Stephen Palacios 2011
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One of the direct benefits they get is political advantage when the nastiness of political ads turns off more reasonable people and polarizes the ideologues to cling to their base.
Joe Brewer: The Psychology of Manipulation in Political Ads Joe Brewer 2010
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Though he polarizes the audience with an attack on "Obama and Pelosi's health care plan," the positive framing of the ad gets him strong positive reactions from all voters.
Michael Maslansky: America Reacts: It's NOT the Economy, Stupid, It's the "Future" Michael Maslansky 2010
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One of the direct benefits they get is political advantage when the nastiness of political ads turns off more reasonable people and polarizes the ideologues to cling to their base.
Joe Brewer: The Psychology of Manipulation in Political Ads Joe Brewer 2010
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Though he polarizes the audience with an attack on "Obama and Pelosi's health care plan," the positive framing of the ad gets him strong positive reactions from all voters.
Michael Maslansky: America Reacts: It's NOT the Economy, Stupid, It's the "Future" Michael Maslansky 2010
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One of the direct benefits they get is political advantage when the nastiness of political ads turns off more reasonable people and polarizes the ideologues to cling to their base.
Joe Brewer: The Psychology of Manipulation in Political Ads Joe Brewer 2010
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