parting

Example Sentences

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She floated some creative solutions, such as leaving three months early in exchange for what she called “a parting gift” invested into a business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 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

Emma Raducanu believes it is "very difficult to say" she made a mistake in parting ways with coach Andrew Richardson after her 2021 US Open triumph.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The team’s fortunes dipped after that, with Orgeron and LSU parting ways following the 2021 season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

“Would you consider parting with him for—let’s say, two thousand rupees?”

From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman