apart

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Following a referral to a neurologist, Jemma said "their world fell apart" when their son was diagnosed with this rare disease and they were told he was unlikely to live past the age of four.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The event was a standalone performance, apart from the crooner’s Golden Touch tour, which he announced last year, amid his celebration of 50 years in the music industry.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Employees around Gates have spent years carefully cultivating his portrayal to set him apart from his combative years fighting antitrust charges while leading Microsoft, according to internal documents and Gates employees.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

But he said the company, in an effort to chase growth, tried to appeal to everyone, lost focus and hasn’t done enough to set itself apart.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

How am I supposed to pull myself together when my whole life is falling apart?

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko