breakup

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It may also be linked to the later separation of Antarctica and Australia and could even have played a role in that continental breakup.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

On the cusp of its breakup, Honeywell Aerospace will host an investor event on Wednesday in Arizona.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The average teenager has never left the country or experienced heartbreak any more acute than the burn of their first breakup, soon to be forgotten by a multitude of other casual flings and serious partners.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

The partnership has survived seismic shifts in how people watch movies and recovered from a high-profile temporary breakup between two of the largest players — McDonald’s and Disney — in 2006.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

“That’s hurtful, but I’m guessing you’re in a mood because you’re carrying a breakup box you were going to hand over to Hudson. What happened?”

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