Sentences with phrase «polarising figure»
A "polarizing figure" refers to someone who strongly divides opinions or causes people to have extreme views about them. People either strongly support or strongly oppose this individual, and there is little middle ground or consensus among the public opinion. Full definition
He would go on to greatness, a hero at Anfield, a polarised figure in the Spanish capital and the messiah at St James» Park, turning around the North East club...
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Photograph: Anadolu Agency / Getty Images Odinga, a polarising figure who is adored by his supporters, also ran and lost in 2013, and took his complaints about the widespread failure of electronic voting equipment to court.
The General Agriculture Workers Union (GAWU) has described the fired boss of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Stephen Opuni, as a polarising figure.
In a multi-party system, being a polarising figure is not always a terrible thing so I would not be surprised to see Ukip get at least a temporary bump from tonight's debate.
Ondi Timoner's documentary about Russell Brand is an intelligent and engaging look at a polarising figure.
A polarising figure within the women's movement of the time, she made videos and self - portraits that are as button - pushing as ever.