separation
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"Divorce and separation often add to the housing shortage, because the separated couple need two homes," it said.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
It may also be linked to the later separation of Antarctica and Australia and could even have played a role in that continental breakup.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
Following the couple’s separation in 2024, they listed the shared residence for about $68 million, apparently with no acceptable offers made.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
The reason for FedEx’s separation of its LTL business is obvious.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Even Harold Urey, who was a member of the Briggs committee, had no luck obtaining access to other scientists’ work to help him develop an isotope separation process for uranium.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
Vocabulary lists containing separation
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