were separating
- past progressive of separate.
Example Sentences
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Even so, when Paul told me that he and his partner were separating, my jaw hit the ground, taking a stray piece of grilled chicken with it.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
According to the Official Charts Company earlier this week, less than 3000 units were separating Michael Jackson in third place from Kneecap in the top spot.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
Two friends recently called to say they were separating from their spouses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2025
But in 2007, Riordan announced they were separating.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2023
Just that one day, out of nowhere, they told me that they were separating.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
