parting

Example Sentences

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Alfonsi’s parting words to the Columbia Journalism Review perfectly summarized the nightmare unfolding at CBS: “The arrogance, cruelty, and incompetence is stunning.”

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

With parting the sea for “The Ten Commandments” and then the boulders coming down the hill during the rockslide?

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The network is parting ways with the show’s most recent executive producer, Tanya Simon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Raducanu parted ways with Richardson after her US Open win, and has been without a permanent coach since parting ways with Francisco Roig after her second-round exit from the Australian Open in January.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

My aunt seemed to hate parting with those crisp bills she pulled from a special purse that George Bangs, the Pinkerton office manager, had supplied to cover expenses.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan