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divorce

[dih-vawrs] / dɪˈvɔrs /




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The foreclosure ruined her retirement plans, Acevedo said, adding that the challenges strained her marriage and eventually led to divorce.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

She said the difficulties included a hysterectomy, which brought on the menopause, as well as a divorce and endometriosis.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

After her parents’ divorce, when she was 9, her childhood was marked by nearly unendurable feelings of isolation and low self-esteem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Days later, Paul’s “Mormon Wives” co-star Jordan Ngatikaura filed for divorce — via TMZ — from wife and fellow cast member Jessi Draper.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"She's getting a divorce and she's going to marry Mike Campbell. He's over in Scotland now. Why?"

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway




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