falling-out

Example Sentences

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The company’s move to convert into a for-profit business led to a falling-out with Musk, who alleged in his lawsuit that OpenAI “stole a charity.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

There is an understanding that he took over mid‑season from Maresca, who walked away following a falling-out with the hierarchy, when the club had hoped the Italian would remain until at least the summer.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

There are reports that there was a falling-out between them.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

Trump has said he had a falling-out with Epstein before his 2006 arrest in Florida.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

There was his denim-covered binder stuffed with falling-out papers, a paperback, and the cheese sandwich he hadn’t eaten at lunch, soaking through its paper and smelling like pickles.

From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead