break up with

Example Sentences

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They said they loved it, but both of them decided to break up with their girlfriends after reading the book.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

It might be time to break up with your chatbot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 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

You sobbing about how you still loved Alex, then sobbing about how they made him break up with you.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy