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[split] / splɪt /






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The split in money spent on transfer fees by City during the timeframe is relatively even across some of the highest-ranked leagues in Europe, though the Premier League is higher than any other.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

Ross, who released his latest album “Set in Stone” in July, reportedly began dating Kendrick in August 2025, but they split a month later.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

She wants us to retire together when I turn 62, sell the house, split everything equally and start the next chapter with about $1.2 million each.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

“However, the BOJ’s recent split decision and a more hawkish Fed mean BOJ rate hike expectations are unlikely to offer much support to the JPY,” the senior economist and senior currency strategist says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

I stifled a yawn that felt like it was going to split my face in two and hopped down from the counter.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

She grew to love the city and now splits time between L.A. and New York.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

"We see how Yersinia pestis splits into new branches during periods of conflict and spreads along the routes traveled by troops and displaced populations," said senior author Dr. Christiana L. Scheib.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

If an edge case splits people roughly down the middle, it effectively stops mattering, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

She says clients use prenups to clarify if they had the pet before marriage, whose pet it is, and what the expectations are if the couple splits or someone dies.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

On average, two neutrons break away from each uranium atom that splits.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

They ended up splitting the class and assigning more students to other teachers, she said.

From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026

You can also simply tell the server that you’ll be splitting the check down the middle.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026

The band, who reunited for the first time since splitting in 2009 for the successful Live '25 tour last year, have been dropping hints about tour venues on social media recently.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

Pre-fame, Ms. Badu was a rapper as much as a singer, and the opening “Echos” finds her splitting the difference between the vocal modes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

He was tall and broad, and he filled up the doorway for a heartbeat when he entered, his face splitting into a smile to see them.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi




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