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separate

[sep-uh-reyt, sep-er-it] / ˈsɛp əˌreɪt, ˈsɛp ər ɪt /






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Related: My husband and I divorced and bought separate homes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Erickson, 58, was in a separate AMG Mercedes SUV ahead of Grossman’s vehicle and was also found negligent in the deadly crash.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

In theory, entangled quantum states can detect extremely small differences in magnetic fields or gravitational fields between separate locations.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

“Toy Story,” at the very least, saw this same everyday world through a new lens, asking children to wonder what it would be like if their toys had entirely separate lives outside of playtime.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

While my dad and aunt have been civil with each other, they’ve mostly stayed on separate floors of the house.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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