falling-out

Example Sentences

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New Zealand has a formal military alliance with Australia, but had a falling-out with the U.S. when New Zealand took a stance against nuclear weapons in its territory in the 1980s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

There is an understanding that he took over mid‑season from Maresca, who walked away following a falling-out with the hierarchy, when the club had hoped the Italian would remain until at least the summer.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

There are reports that there was a falling-out between them.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

Trump has said he had a falling-out with Epstein before his 2006 arrest in Florida.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

If he’s desperate enough to mention our falling-out, then I know he’s worried something fierce.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland