parting

Example Sentences

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Actress-turned-talk show host Drew Barrymoreis parting ways with her historical Westchester retreat after putting the sprawling abode on the market for $4.99 million—just two years after she bought it.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

But average spending per traveller declined and cinema box office takings fell sharply, suggesting households remain selective about parting with money.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Still, mistakes happen and he is quick to address them by parting ways with people who aren’t a good fit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Sometimes, those gates can snap back and deliver a parting gift – a smack on the backside.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

Her chest, smaller than my fist, shuddered, and she gave a cry, but so weak, so like a parting, that I was near despair.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson