was separating
- past progressive of separate.
Example Sentences
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“The challenge was separating the North American assets from the rest of the company.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 6, 2026
Discovery announced in June that it was separating into two publicly listed companies.
From Barron's ● Jan. 5, 2026
Ms Meloni announced last week that she was separating from her long-term partner after a recording was broadcast on a satirical TV show.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2023
The company announced on Tuesday it was separating into three independent companies, with its "Plant Co" anchored by MorningStar Farms.
From Reuters ● Jun. 21, 2022
I was separating all of the mushrooms from the noodles when the phone rang.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
