apart

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At the same time, belugas live in large social groups that regularly break apart and come back together.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Things began to fall apart last week when U.S.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

Two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart en route, and three missiles launched at Bahrain were intercepted by U.S. and Bahrain air defense forces, Central Command added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Following a referral to a neurologist, Jemma said "their world fell apart" when their son was diagnosed with this rare disease and they were told he was unlikely to live past the age of four.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

CPU is tied to the fence, ripping apart a cardboard box.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko