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divorce

[dih-vawrs] / dɪˈvɔrs /




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Retired teacher Clive is 60 and widowed, and environmental officer Shelley-Ann is 55 and going through a bitter divorce.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

After her parents’ divorce, when she was 9, her childhood was marked by nearly unendurable feelings of isolation and low self-esteem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Days later, Paul’s “Mormon Wives” co-star Jordan Ngatikaura filed for divorce — via TMZ — from wife and fellow cast member Jessi Draper.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

In May 2025, Furness issued an emotional statement about the divorce, speaking out about the “betrayal” that she had experienced during the split.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“She was there for you during your parents’ divorce.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence




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