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
The prize came at a parting of the ways with his mentor Rutherford, as they differed about new equipment to advance their research.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2023
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
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
When we stand at the parting of the ways how difficult seems the road, how bitter the moment of farewell.
From The Bigamist by Young, F.E. Mills
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