separation
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In its case, the material would be sent to a separation plant operated by the Franco-Belgian chemicals company Solvay.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
It may also be linked to the later separation of Antarctica and Australia and could even have played a role in that continental breakup.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
Following the couple’s separation in 2024, they listed the shared residence for about $68 million, apparently with no acceptable offers made.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
The building is Victorian and conditions are basic, but for a high-profile prisoner who needs separation from the general population and a safe, stable environment, Dumfries is the obvious fit.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The anguish of separation was scarcely bearable for him, and when at last he picked up his mistress’s scent, it wasn’t a second too soon.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
Vocabulary lists containing separation
Blasted to Smithereens: Synonyms for "Break"
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