breakup

Example Sentences

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Sounds spark the feelings we cycled through during some life event—floating on a river, suffering through a breakup.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

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

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

And even though he felt pitiful and ridiculous, he didn't want it to end, because he knew the absence of her would hurt more than any breakup ever could.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green