part ways
idiom
chiefly US
1
: to end a relationship
The band members parted ways after releasing their third album.
—often + withShe has since parted ways with the organization.
2
: to leave each other
We said our goodbyes and parted ways.
3
: to disagree with someone about something
We part ways on that issue.
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Gang Green is expected to part ways with Rodgers, according to several reports.
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
The case to part ways: Miami has Wright waiting to take carries behind Achane.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
With Atlanta seeing both Charlie Morton and Max Fried part ways with the franchise this winter, the Braves could have used a pitcher like Scherzer.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones later confirmed in a statement that McCarthy won’t return, saying the coach and organization mutually agreed to part ways.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
The case to part ways: Miami has Wright waiting to take carries behind Achane.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
With Atlanta seeing both Charlie Morton and Max Fried part ways with the franchise this winter, the Braves could have used a pitcher like Scherzer.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones later confirmed in a statement that McCarthy won’t return, saying the coach and organization mutually agreed to part ways.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Part ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part%20ways. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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