falling-out
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of falling-out
1560–70; nominalization of verb phrase fall out; see -ing 1
Example Sentences
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The company’s move to convert into a for-profit business led to a falling-out with Musk, who alleged in his lawsuit that OpenAI “stole a charity.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
But after being expelled from the party, following a falling-out with then President Jacob Zuma, he went on to form the EFF.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The legal feud marks a dramatic falling-out between Anderson and his longtime mentor Burkle, who was the best man at Anderson’s wedding.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
There are reports that there was a falling-out between them.
From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026
He’d had a falling-out with Kubat in August of 1993 over a moral issue, according to Bobby, and they weren’t on speaking terms.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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