broken up
Americanadjective
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(of a personal or political relationship) having ended; having undergone a breakup.
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emotionally distressed or upset.
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Usually, broken-up. having been broken into smaller pieces.
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If not, Poundland is set to collapse into administration and could be broken up.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
The demonstration was broken up by police, an hour earlier than planned due to several "violations," a statement said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Howard Buffett intends to protect Berkshire Hathaway’s culture and values and prevent the conglomerate from being broken up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Service members deployed in the region asked for confirmation that the news was true, and when told it was, they were broken up.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
Groleo had been a most unhappy man since they had broken up his ship to build the siege engines that won Meereen for i her.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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