apart
Example Sentences
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Fey revealed the lounge has fallen apart after literally being run into the ground by too many Five-Timers Club sketches.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
Under the new laws, off-road motorcycles, such as a scrambler or quadbikes, are banned in all places apart from private land.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Slouching was strictly forbidden, as was standing with their feet spread apart.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Another way a drugmaker could set itself apart, beyond easier drug delivery or a better safety profile, would be to demonstrate more effective weight-loss.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
Immediately it began to fly apart, sending her and Livingston tumbling.
From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan
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