split on
verb
split on; splitting on; splits on
British, informal
: to give information about the secret or criminal activity of (someone) to the police
He would never split on his chums.
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The thirteen Northern and Southern colonies were divided on the question of slavery, and the public was split on whether to seek independence in the first place.
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Douglas Brinkley,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
The Federal Communications Commission remained split on the topic of ABC at its open meeting on June 25, days after the network launched an on-air campaign asking viewers to submit comments to the agency in its defense.
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Brieanna J. Frank,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Fort Worth Stockyards Inc’s board is split on the parking garage, Paine said.
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Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
But politicians remain split on the path forward.
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Colette Davidson,
Christian Science Monitor,
24 June 2026
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Douglas Brinkley,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
The Federal Communications Commission remained split on the topic of ABC at its open meeting on June 25, days after the network launched an on-air campaign asking viewers to submit comments to the agency in its defense.
—
Brieanna J. Frank,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Fort Worth Stockyards Inc’s board is split on the parking garage, Paine said.
—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
But politicians remain split on the path forward.
—
Colette Davidson,
Christian Science Monitor,
24 June 2026
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“Split on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20on. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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