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 Scott Pelley,” the newly installed executive producer Nick Bilton said in a message sent to staff Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
Murati announced Zoph’s departure in a post on X on Wednesday afternoon, writing, “We have parted ways with Barret Zoph.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 17, 2026
"Chelsea Football Club and head coach Enzo Maresca have parted company," said a club statement.
From Barron's ● Jan. 1, 2026
Since Timothy’s death, several members have parted ways with the group and recently revised their statements to Colton police, saying that their original testimony was made under duress from the group’s leaders, Colton police Sgt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2025
“Mauve and I have parted ways for ever,” he tells his brother.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
