break apart
Example Sentences
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The original line-up began to break apart following Possessed and Cronos pursued solo projects until a short-lived and acrimonious reunion in the mid-90s.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Once the current passed this point, the material's response changed suddenly, a sign that its Cooper pairs were beginning to break apart.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
"We're very pleased the Court rejected the DOJ's proposal to break apart tools that help small businesses reach new customers and grow," Google's vice president of regulatory affairs Lee-Anne Mulholland said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Other, larger sunfish species may not break apart as easily under similar conditions.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
The rain had stopped by then and the thick masses of gray clouds were beginning to break apart.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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