divided opinion

collocation in English

meaningsofdividedandopinion

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divided
adjective
uk
/dɪˈvaɪ.dɪd/us
/dɪˈvaɪ.dɪd/
split into two or more opposing groups who ...
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opinion
noun
uk
/əˈpɪn.jən/us
/əˈpɪn.jən/
a thought or belief about something ...
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(Definition ofdividedandopinionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofdivided opinion

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Opposition to hunting for example has traditionallydividedopinionwithin the party.
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There is a verydividedopinion.
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There is muchdividedopinionon the issue.
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I have a slightlydividedopinionabout that.
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Unfortunately,dividedopinionobtains at the present time.
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Clearly we have a great deal ofdividedopinionon this subject.
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I have met a number of enthusiasts on this subject and find verydividedopinion.
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It is important because it appears to have dramaticallydividedopinionin this country.
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Thirdly, that fact is reflected in the verydividedopinionof the workers concerned on this point, and.
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But the problem is not easy, because we are faced with deeplydividedopinionfrom responsible medical quarters.
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My own group, which is ofdividedopinionon the matter, has a minority who intended to vote against paragraph 8, and did so.
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He spoke of the difficulties of it, the difficulties of making it compulsory, and thedividedopinionof the working classes.
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There isdividedopinionabout whether this type of schooling is beneficial for children.
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Professional baseball scouts have had adividedopinionon the issue.
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It is an intractable subject and the fact that there are 126 amendments shows howdividedopinionis, but at least it has led to a more realistic position.
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It was a controversial move, one thatdividedopinionamong analysts and fans, also bringing the fourth tier club to national attention.
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This mid-life faceliftdividedopinionwith some preferring the prettier pre-facelift look with others singing the praises of the newer more aggressive demeanour of the latter models.
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