parting of the ways
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Coyle replaces Malloe, a universally beloved and respected assistant who left the team last week as part of what was described as a mutual parting of the ways after the team’s disappointing start.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 21, 2025
Eight-plus years later it’s another Seahawks-Broncos game that marks the official parting of the ways between the sides, Wilson now with Denver and on the opposing sideline for Seattle’s regular-season opener.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2022
It made the parting of the ways inevitable and Richarlison made a £60m switch to Spurs.
From BBC • Sep. 7, 2022
Asked if strategic differences on China meant a long-term parting of the ways between the United States and France, Mr. Le Maire said: “It could be the case if we are not cautious.”
From New York Times • Oct. 28, 2021
He said nothing for a long, long time; but down in his heart Jean Baptiste knew that he was coming nearer to the parting of the ways.
From The Homesteader A Novel by Micheaux, Oscar
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