irreconcilable differences
idiom
formal
: inability to agree on most things or on important things
They are filing for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
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The country singer filed for divorce from his estranged wife in Nashville on May 22, citing irreconcilable differences and inappropriate marital conduct as the reason for the divorce.
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Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024
In court documents obtained by People, Billy Ray cites irreconcilable differences and inappropriate marital conduct as the reasons for the split.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 13 June 2024
The 48-year-old Tony Award winner officially submitted the paperwork on Tuesday, citing irreconcilable differences, according to documents obtained by TMZ.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 11 June 2024
On May 24, nearly three years after separating from the actress, Lind officially filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
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Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024
In court documents obtained by People, Billy Ray cites irreconcilable differences and inappropriate marital conduct as the reasons for the split.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 13 June 2024
The 48-year-old Tony Award winner officially submitted the paperwork on Tuesday, citing irreconcilable differences, according to documents obtained by TMZ.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 11 June 2024
On May 24, nearly three years after separating from the actress, Lind officially filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
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“Irreconcilable differences.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irreconcilable%20differences. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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