breakup

Example Sentences

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His friend group was falling apart, he was going through a difficult breakup, and his parents were in the process of separating.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

Ironically, Brooks was sometimes mocked as too moderate by his more bloodthirsty constituents because he opposed premature secession, although he foresaw and supported the eventual breakup of the Union.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

This breakup thrusts her into a public battle for her emotional security, and that would be the case regardless of whether she made it public.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

A breakup to unlock its value doesn’t look likely.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Kweku asked Ifemelu, tentatively, almost formally; he, too, knew she was suffering from a breakup.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie