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separation

[sep-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌsɛp əˈreɪ ʃən /


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He expects the degree of separation between photosynthesis and growth will vary across different forests, but says many questions remain unanswered.

From Science Daily Jul. 9, 2026

That is why a judge is almost always required to review evidence of danger before the trauma of family separation is imposed.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

Once clients make separation decisions and enter them into ADP’s platform, an automated letter is generated.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 4, 2026

Sweden also offers some rights for co-habiting couples on separation, including the division of some joint property.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

The ostensible reason for the letter is to thank Theo for the money he’d given Pa. He’s still angry with Theo, but he can’t tolerate the separation anymore.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

The plaintiffs are seeking a preliminary injunction to maintain the status quo of their employment pending arbitration, and to prevent Meta from completing their separations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

And just a few weeks ago, civil rights lawyers joined with parents’ and children’s advocates to bring landmark class-action litigation to end illegal family separations.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

The membranes could also benefit pharmaceutical production, where highly accurate separations are critical for product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

From Science Daily Jun. 12, 2026

“This is one of the more important industrial separations, not because it is dramatic, but because it makes sense,” says The Edge research founder Jim Osman.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

Rosa Amalia, who raised Enrique’s sister Belky, has seen the effects of these separations.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario




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