falling-out

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In that way, she may be following other world leaders who have tried to forge a working partnership with Trump—from Italy’s Giorgia Meloni to French President Emmanuel Macron—only to face a falling-out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 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

The legal feud marks a dramatic falling-out between Anderson and his longtime mentor Burkle, who was the best man at Anderson’s wedding.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

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

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

“Did something happen? Did you guys have a falling-out? What about Hena and the others? Lila and Marisol, right?”

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh