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separation

[sep-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌsɛp əˈreɪ ʃən /


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She met him during her visit, and discovered that the real circumstances about her separation from her biological family were very different from what her adoption papers said.

From Barron's • 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

They also analyzed the liver and spleen using techniques known as "vibrating sample magnetometry" and "magnetic cell separation."

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Sometimes I feel like we are the same, but sometimes, like right now, I feel the separation between our personalities like I’ve just run into a wall.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth




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