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Recent Examples of sectional
As the historians John Stauffer and Benjamin Soskis observe in their book about the song, Howe’s words were deeply sectional, aligning God with the northern side.
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Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Guests will love this oversized sectional sofa with thick, comfortable cushions and space for everyone.
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Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
In this period, partisan editors, both Democratic and Whig-Republican, considered the abolitionist press to be too radical, too fanatical, and too politically naive, and argued that abolitionism was a disease that would deepen the nation’s sectional divide and make civil war all but inevitable.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
Shop our top picks, including swivel chairs, compact sectional couches, and platform beds below.
George Oliver Jaqueze Armchair, $160 (orig.
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Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Guests will love this oversized sectional sofa with thick, comfortable cushions and space for everyone.
—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
In this period, partisan editors, both Democratic and Whig-Republican, considered the abolitionist press to be too radical, too fanatical, and too politically naive, and argued that abolitionism was a disease that would deepen the nation’s sectional divide and make civil war all but inevitable.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
Shop our top picks, including swivel chairs, compact sectional couches, and platform beds below.
George Oliver Jaqueze Armchair, $160 (orig.
—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sectional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sectional
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Early autumn brings calm water, regional wine events and a slower pace built for long lakeside lunches.
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Fox also unloaded its regional cable sports networks — a savvy move before that business cratered.
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In her role as assistant county administrator, Cobbins coordinated alongside the local fire and police departments, municipal court system, city public works and more.
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According to the commission, America's Block Party is designed to bring communities together through local celebrations during the holiday weekend.
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Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding.
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Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding.
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“Sectional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sectional. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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