apart

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Following a referral to a neurologist, Jemma said "their world fell apart" when their son was diagnosed with this rare disease and they were told he was unlikely to live past the age of four.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

For nearly 60 years, “60 Minutes” has stood apart because of its stubborn independence and commitment to irritating powerful people.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

It was a somber reminder of how far apart the two sides are as baseball careens toward a labor apocalypse that seems all but inevitable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

But here’s the thing that truly sets Zoe Thompson apart.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

More than once, our moms had to pull us apart in order to get Jilly Bean in the car for the drive to the airport.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith