cleave

cleave¹

^verb

^{split or sever (something), esp. along a natural line or grain}

• split (a molecule) by breaking a particular chemical bond.

• make a way through (something) forcefully, as if by splitting it apart

cleave ²

verb [ intrans. ] ( cleave to) poetic/literary

stick fast to

• adhere strongly to (a particular pursuit or belief)

• become very strongly involved with or emotionally attached to (someone)

The Old Order of Mom & Pop

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The New World Order. . .