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plural chasms
(geology, planetology) A deep, steep-sided rift, gap or fissure; a gorge or abyss. quotations
But always and ever there is a yawning chasm below[.]
2019, Li Huang, James Lambert, “Another Arrow for the Quiver: A New Methodology for Multilingual Researchers”, in Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, page 1
(by extension) A large difference of opinion. quotations examples
Chelsea may not have regarded themselves as title rivals to City over the whole season but this was a harrowing illustration of the current chasm between the two sides and made for disturbing viewing for the Italian.
2023 February 10, Phil McNulty, “Manchester City 6-0 Chelsea”, in BBC Sport