part
noun
a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent.
have parted
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present perfectof part.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"We have parted ways with three individuals," OpenAI told AFP in a statement.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
“We have parted ways with three individuals for violating our policies on accessing and handling sensitive company information,” said an OpenAI spokesperson in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
“We have parted ways with Scott Pelley,” the newly installed executive producer Nick Bilton said in a message sent to staff Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
Celtic have parted company with manager Wilfried Nancy, with Saturday's 3-1 defeat by Rangers his sixth loss in just eight matches.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2026
“I dare say,” replied Mrs. Weston, smiling, “that I thought so then;—but since we have parted, I can never remember Emma’s omitting to do any thing I wished.”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
