falling-out

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Along the way, the two had a falling-out, and Altman created a for-profit subsidiary.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

New Zealand has a formal military alliance with Australia, but had a falling-out with the U.S. when New Zealand took a stance against nuclear weapons in its territory in the 1980s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 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

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

He’d had a falling-out with Kubat in August of 1993 over a moral issue, according to Bobby, and they weren’t on speaking terms.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady