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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 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

Now, coming off a breakup and re-entering the dating world, I’ve noticed younger people online challenging the courtship norms that many millennials like me had come to accept, expecting more from their romantic prospects.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Apparently, the rumors of their breakup were greatly exaggerated.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed