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breakup

[breyk-uhp] / ˈbreɪkˌʌp /


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Lee recounts a rigmarole of joys and traumas—a trip to the circus, a bad breakup, a house fire—which all fail to leave much of an impression.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

There was no great drama around the breakup of Soundgarden; there was a press release with a measured, careful statement, and then the band was no more.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

She was in the middle of a breakup, and her ex was moving out that weekend.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

On the cusp of its breakup, Honeywell Aerospace will host an investor event on Wednesday in Arizona.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

She was clearly disappointed by our breakup, but then bounced back superbly.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett




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