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separates

British  
/ ˈsɛpərɪts, ˈsɛprɪts /

plural noun

  1. women's outer garments that only cover part of the body and so are worn in combination with others, usually unmatching; skirts, blouses, jackets, trousers, etc Compare coordinates

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But what really separates the Lakeville, Minn., eatery from other hot spots is the location: inside an Amoco station.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

A small hedge on one side of the cottage currently separates it from Hogan’s mansion, while palm trees line the other exterior wall.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

This structure separates spiders and their relatives from insects, which instead have antennae at the front of their bodies.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The last time Geumseong saw his mother was in June 2019, on the banks of the Yalu River which separates China from North Korea.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“And that’s what separates the wannabes from the agents in the end. Quinton didn’t nominate ye ’cause he needed a rescuer, he nominated ye because he believed ye can thrive here.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

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