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breakup

[breyk-uhp] / ˈbreɪkˌʌp /


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A trial date has been set for March 2027, and under the terms of the deal, Warner can receive a breakup fee of $7 billion if it hasn’t closed by June 4, 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Paramount faces a June 4 deadline to wrap up the purchase — or pay a $7 billion breakup fee to Warner.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

The only dance record on the shortlist, Nia Archives' second album traces the arc of a relationship from the first flush of love to a breakup so ugly that her partner calls the police.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

If the deal falls through, Warner would also receive a $7 billion breakup fee.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

Of course she thinks I’m talking about the breakup.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone

When people go through stuff like that — through breakups, whatever it is — no matter what it is, I’m probably still gonna take you back at the end of the day.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

There are famous breakups, and there are ones that upset the universe’s parasocial order.

From Salon Apr. 30, 2026

A lot of my friends are getting married, of course, but many of them have also been dealing with heavy personal news: breakups, layoffs and the deaths of family members and friends.

From MarketWatch Mar. 19, 2026

Since then, there have been asset sales, stock buybacks, and breakups.

From Barron's Feb. 20, 2026

He knows breakups, and more importantly, he knows Ethan.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera




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