parting

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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

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

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

Six Flags is also parting ways with Christian Dieckmann, its chief commercial officer, and Brian Nurse, its chief legal and compliance officer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

They go in fits and starts, stopping so many times the rest of the Spec is forced to continue around them, parting like water around a stone.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen