falling-out

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The company’s move to convert into a for-profit business led to a falling-out with Musk, who alleged in his lawsuit that OpenAI “stole a charity.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Along the way, the two had a falling-out, and Altman created a for-profit subsidiary.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 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

Me and him had us a falling-out a while afore and he was still vexed.

From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis