falling-out

Example Sentences

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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

The legal feud marks a dramatic falling-out between Anderson and his longtime mentor Burkle, who was the best man at Anderson’s wedding.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 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

Like when she and my mom had the big falling-out that ended their friendship, it was like Crystal tucked her head and tried to plow my mom right over.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden