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separation

[sep-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌsɛp əˈreɪ ʃən /


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In its case, the material would be sent to a separation plant operated by the Franco-Belgian chemicals company Solvay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

She met him during her visit, and discovered that the real circumstances about her separation from her biological family were very different from what her adoption papers said.

From Barron's • 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 building is Victorian and conditions are basic, but for a high-profile prisoner who needs separation from the general population and a safe, stable environment, Dumfries is the obvious fit.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

In this case the separation, shown in Fig.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking




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