breakup

Example Sentences

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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

It may also be linked to the later separation of Antarctica and Australia and could even have played a role in that continental breakup.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

The messy breakup has dragged down the oil major’s shares as investors fret about a potential governance problem.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

My parents’ breakup put enormous financial strain on the family when my father stopped paying child support.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

That likely put a strain on the relationship, though the exact reasons for the breakup aren’t clear.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield