break up with
Example Sentences
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They said they loved it, but both of them decided to break up with their girlfriends after reading the book.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
It might be time to break up with your chatbot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 11, 2026
When you break up with someone, whether it’s a cleaning person or a friend or a romantic partner, you are not obliged to give them a list of their faults.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 6, 2026
"I had to break up with my girlfriend because she just wasn't handling being always alone while I was off travelling the world," adds Maddell.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2026
When you break up with your boyfriend, you get closure by drawing a mustache on their yearbook picture.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
