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separation

[sep-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌsɛp əˈreɪ ʃən /


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“With this potential separation of the Knicks and Rangers and the tax treatment issues, you can finally see everything aligning to get some sort of transaction.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 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

And even though the government has announced a plan to ramp up local production, China controls some 70-80% of lithium and cobalt refining and nearly 90% of rare earth separation, according to KPMG.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 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

But for the first time, I realized a separation could be permanent.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter




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