Those issues have sharply divided the community in recent months.

All along, the group had been sharply divided on the issue.

The four worked well together, but the full Council was sharply divided.

Democrats were sharply divided, with 103 for the bill and 102 against it.

By dinner on the first evening, the family was sharply divided.

However, Congress itself is sharply divided over whether to accept a possible 51st state.

Critics were sharply divided about the subject matter of the film.

Analysts were sharply divided over whether now is the time to buy.

Less than a year ago, Israeli society was sharply divided.

Yet, in my view, opinions do not have to be so sharply divided.