falling-out

Example Sentences

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The company’s move to convert into a for-profit business led to a falling-out with Musk, who alleged in his lawsuit that OpenAI “stole a charity.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

In that way, she may be following other world leaders who have tried to forge a working partnership with Trump—from Italy’s Giorgia Meloni to French President Emmanuel Macron—only to face a falling-out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

But after being expelled from the party, following a falling-out with then President Jacob Zuma, he went on to form the EFF.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

There are reports that there was a falling-out between them.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

Shanghai Chic, her argument with her ba, and my falling-out with James came rushing back.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu