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parting of the ways

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  1. A point of divergence, especially an important one, as in When Jim decided to travel with the band and Jill wanted a more normal home life, they came to a parting of the ways. This term, which transfers a fork in a road to alternative courses of action, appears in the Bible (Ezekiel 21:21), where the king of Babylon must decide whether or not to attack Jerusalem: “[He] stood at the parting of the way.” [c. 1600]


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And in the transfer portal era, that kind of disconnect results in a parting of the ways.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2023

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

A parting of the ways in January looks increasingly like the best solution for everyone.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 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

Susan, Harriet and Veronica Browning eventually reached their parting of the ways, leaving the trio together.

From Marjorie Dean High School Senior by Chase, Josephine

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