parting
Example Sentences
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Actress-turned-talk show host Drew Barrymoreis parting ways with her historical Westchester retreat after putting the sprawling abode on the market for $4.99 million—just two years after she bought it.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
Hutchcroft - who now believes Barrett took advantage of her mental health problems to manipulate her into parting with her money - had no idea what she was getting into.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
Still, mistakes happen and he is quick to address them by parting ways with people who aren’t a good fit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
His parting message was about unfinished business at the Fed.
From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026
Penelope used her firmest voice, for she could sense some resistance from the Incorrigibles about parting with their new pets.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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