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divorce

[dih-vawrs] / dɪˈvɔrs /




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Rupert Mannion is a creature of corrosive spite, lording his recent divorce over his ex-wife throughout Season1 and popping around to cut her back down to size whenever she seems to be doing well.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

He pointed to a 2016 case between two mothers, one of whom wanted to assert visitation rights after their divorce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

I’m reminded why I love Santa Monica, where I moved to from New York after my divorce, looking for a fresh start, and where I’ve remained single ever since.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

After a difficult divorce and years of hard work as a hairdresser and single mother, Bang told AFP that "at this age, there is nothing harder than being hurt by people".

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

He was going through a divorce from his wife of thirteen years, Carol Cummings.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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