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 screws from nails into jars on your workbench when they came up the path.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones