separation
noun
an act or instance of separating or the state of being separated.
separations
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pluralof separation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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There's only one drawback: "long separations from the family during assignments," he says from Kosovo, where he is helping install a wind farm.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
The plaintiffs are seeking a preliminary injunction to maintain the status quo of their employment pending arbitration, and to prevent Meta from completing their separations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
And just a few weeks ago, civil rights lawyers joined with parents’ and children’s advocates to bring landmark class-action litigation to end illegal family separations.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
The membranes could also benefit pharmaceutical production, where highly accurate separations are critical for product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 12, 2026
Moving between Washington and Montpelier meant frequent separations from Fanny and their children: Felix, William, Frances, John, and Franklin.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
