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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In November 2006, Britney filed for divorce from Federline, citing irreconcilable differences and asking for both physical and legal custody of their two sons, with visitation rights for Federline.
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Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 26 Dec. 2024
Mellencamp, the daughter of singer John Mellencamp, announced her separation from Arroyave on Instagram on Nov. 2, after filing for divorce the day before, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split.
—Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
In August, Cope filed for divorce and cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital.
—Brie Stimson, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
The post came after Woods and John Lind, her husband of two decades, filed for divorce in May, citing irreconcilable differences.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 26 Dec. 2024
Mellencamp, the daughter of singer John Mellencamp, announced her separation from Arroyave on Instagram on Nov. 2, after filing for divorce the day before, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split.
—Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
In August, Cope filed for divorce and cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital.
—Brie Stimson, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
The post came after Woods and John Lind, her husband of two decades, filed for divorce in May, citing irreconcilable differences.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Irreconcilable differences.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irreconcilable%20differences. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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