apart

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Diplomats are reportedly continuing to work on an agreement, but the two sides still appear far apart.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

But the official Chinese readout mentioned no such commitments — new phone, we’re sorry; Boeing who? — and even a minor trade deal to license U.S. meat imports, without guaranteeing them, immediately fell apart.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Because this behavior appeared in two separate fault segments studied 12 years apart, researchers concluded that the same physical process was responsible in both cases.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

The companies are discussing a mostly stock deal that could come as soon as Monday, the people said, assuming the talks don’t fall apart.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

In its fury, the bear was clawing at the mouth of the cave, uprooting the yew and tearing it apart.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver