Puzzling choice by the editors here (NYT). "Rived," which is rarely used, is the wrong word in this case. Should be "riven," which is the past participle of "rive." #Copyediting

Puzzling choice by the editors here (NYT). "Rived," which is rarely used, is the wrong word in this case. Should be "riven," which is the past participle of "rive." #Copyediting

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