parted

Example Sentences

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Woodson was probably more insulted by being called an intellectual, but the episode speaks volumes about why he parted ways with traditional civil-rights leaders in the 1970s.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

She parted some creosote branches to reveal a shriveled shrub, just ankle-high.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Raducanu parted ways with Richardson after her US Open win, and has been without a permanent coach since parting ways with Francisco Roig after her second-round exit from the Australian Open in January.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

There is a faint blush on the saint’s cheeks, and his mouth is parted ever so slightly, as if Francis is letting out a gasp of awe.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The clouds parted just long enough to reveal the top of the mountain below them: a spearhead of black rock jutting from mossy green slopes.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan