Example Sentences

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Steinberger grew up on an Austrian farm and had been splitting his time between Vienna and London.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Whelan and O’Donnell had been splitting reps in training camp and throughout the preseason.

From Washington Times • Aug. 29, 2023

Pipkins and Storm Norton had been splitting snaps equally throughout training camp and the first two preseason games.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2022

The former "Dancing with the Stars" pro had been splitting his time between Ukraine and Los Angeles for the last six months as he filmed Ukraine's version of "Dancing with the Stars."

From Fox News • Mar. 6, 2022

Joe, who had been splitting firewood in the stick-house, had recognised his brother's voice, and came into the kitchen.

From Betty Grier by Waugh, Joseph Laing