parting of the ways
Example Sentences
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Coyle replaces Malloe, a universally beloved and respected assistant who left the team last week as part of what was described as a mutual parting of the ways after the team’s disappointing start.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 21, 2025
A parting of the ways in January looks increasingly like the best solution for everyone.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2022
They still need the sort of ruthless marksmanship Arteta decided Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would not be giving them when there was that January parting of the ways.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2022
Asked if strategic differences on China meant a long-term parting of the ways between the United States and France, Mr. Le Maire said: “It could be the case if we are not cautious.”
From New York Times • Oct. 28, 2021
This journey which he proposed making with her was the last opportunity, he supposed, that he would have of enjoying her society; the end of the journey meant the parting of the ways for them.
From The Bigamist by Young, F.E. Mills
