Meanings of deepen divisions in English

Supporters of Brexit say holding another referendum would deepen divisions and undermine democracy.

But the move seemed likely to deepen divisions that are being exposed in the street.

The current row about same-sex unions will deepen divisions in the AnglicanCommunion, writes Patsy McGarry, Religious Affairs Correspondent.

May has repeatedly ruled out holding another Brexit referendum, saying it would deepen divisions and undermine support for democracy.

Religious leaders have urged Kenyans to avoid rallies that could deepen divisions in a nation scarred by political violence in the recent past.

A general election would " deepen divisions when we need unity, it would bring chaos when we need certainty," Mrs May said.

In many ways, what happened on the beach at Nice is exactly what groups like Islamic State want -to deepen divisions within society.

Political leaders who have used the blockades to deepen divisions have to stop and denounce any threats to activists and to land and water defenders.

There are some signs the process is deepening divisions in society.

It has instead deepened divisions between the pro-Ouattara north and Gbagbo's mostly southern supporters.

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The June election plunged Iran into deep political turmoil and exposed deepening divisions within the establishment.

The clashes have deepened divisions between Kyrgyz and Uzbeks, whose populations are roughly equal in the south.

We need to avoid an overreaction that ends up polarizing society, deepening divisions and just making everything worse.

Business organisations in Corkhave clashed amid deepening divisions over the proposed merger of Cork city and county councils.

Or might they have they contributed to the escalation of the crisis by pointing fingers and deepening divisions?