parting of the ways
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Coyle replaces Malloe, a universally beloved and respected assistant who left the team last week as part of what was described as a mutual parting of the ways after the team’s disappointing start.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 21, 2025
This would have been more the time of Leeds' choosing for any parting of the ways, but the real threat of relegation has hastened events.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2022
Asked if strategic differences on China meant a long-term parting of the ways between the United States and France, Mr. Le Maire said: “It could be the case if we are not cautious.”
From New York Times • Oct. 28, 2021
Soon after, the Orlando Magic and Steve Clifford also had one of those “mutual decisions” parting of the ways, leaving open the coaching job that … well, it is a short drive to Disney World.
From Washington Times • Jun. 7, 2021
But just here, as Spencer pointed out, there is a parting of the ways, and there is no via media, no compromise.
From Herbert Spencer by Thomson, J. Arthur (John Arthur)
