parting

Example Sentences

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He has been playing without a shoe deal, however, since parting ways with Under Armour in November.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

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

At the time, the split was often portrayed as a natural parting of the ways at the end of Richardson's contract - as he wanted to focus on his job at the Ferrer Academy.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

They also traded for Atkins from Chicago, parting with former first-round pick Rickea Jackson to ease the pressure in the backcourt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The crowd was parting, and as the movement spread to us we gave way too, to let a tall white man through.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya