break up with

Example Sentences

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It might be time to break up with your chatbot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

In an exchange on 11 December 2022, one of the men, identified as Male C asked Natalie if she was going to break up with McCullagh.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

When you break up with someone, whether it’s a cleaning person or a friend or a romantic partner, you are not obliged to give them a list of their faults.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026

So, China may not be ready to break up with the West yet, either.

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

“Well — this is so stupid, I’m sorry, Bella — he wants you to break up with your boyfriend. He asked me to tell you ‘please.’”

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer