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as in to bicker
to express different opinions about something often angrily
club members were soon falling out about how to spend the money they'd made washing cars
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Recent Examples of fall out
Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
The variety, which is a parent of Tempranillo, almost disappeared as the reds of the region became more popular and co-fermentation with white grapes fell out of favor.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
The two helped arrange a meeting between Trump and Peña Nieto that led to protests in Mexico; Videgaray resigned during the fallout, but was rehired as foreign affairs minister and Mexico’s main D.C. interlocutor after Trump’s victory.
—Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 4 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Since then, however, the two tech CEOs have fallen out over differing views on how AI should be developed.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
The variety, which is a parent of Tempranillo, almost disappeared as the reds of the region became more popular and co-fermentation with white grapes fell out of favor.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
In that missing-the-playoffs situation, Oklahoma City would get the Heat’s first-rounder in 2026 (fallout from the Butler/Heat/76ers trade in 2019) and Charlotte would get the Heat’s first-round pick in 2028, from last year’s Terry Rozier trade.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
The two helped arrange a meeting between Trump and Peña Nieto that led to protests in Mexico; Videgaray resigned during the fallout, but was rehired as foreign affairs minister and Mexico’s main D.C. interlocutor after Trump’s victory.
—Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fall out
Verb
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Lovers bicker back and forth in angelic proclamations.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
10 Jan. 2025
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The latest fracas between bickering foes India and Pakistan has finally ended after a resolution was resolved following months of warring almost jeopardized the upcoming Champions Trophy.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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But Saturday’s loss to the Pirates, who came in sitting in last place in the Big East and on a nine-game losing skid, proved the two-time reigning champs still have a long ways to go.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2025
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His athleticism proved pivotal in the St. John’s press.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But the blowback to Target’s DEI moves represents a significant challenge to its business and highlights the risks of companies abruptly moving away from diversity initiatives that still enjoy support on the left.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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The blowback from the dismissal was fierce and immediate, stretching from SDNY to City Hall.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The American Foreign Service Association and the American Federation of Government Employees fought the move on behalf of workers.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Companies like Weta, stunt coordinators and fight coordinators.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Just know that, like most antibiotics, azithromycin can mess with your GI tract, potentially triggering side effects like diarrhea or nausea.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
13 Feb. 2025
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However, there have been reports of people experiencing mild side effects, such as nausea, bloating, indigestion, and gas.23 People with fish allergies may experience allergic reactions to marine collagen, so carefully reading the supplement label is crucial to avoid consuming potential allergens.—
Devineé Lingo, M.S.,
Health,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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While it can be argued that the 20th century was defined by long-term employment and prioritizing a sense of stability, the modern landscape—carved in large by younger generations—revolves around personal fulfillment, work-life balance, and a sense of belonging.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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First, the firm argues that the company’s intrinsic value has been obscured by its inefficient conglomerate structure, resulting in it trading in line with its lowest multiple refining segment despite a majority of EBITDA coming from its other premium businesses.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The team identified four main sources of these smells: the original materials used during the mummification process; plant oils used later for conservation of the artifact; synthetic pesticides used to prevent damage; and by-products of microbes breaking down the material and tissue.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2025
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Mercury is a common by-product of gold mining, a growing industry in several southern countries.—
Gayoung Lee,
Scientific American,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The first is that when U.S. soldiers returned from the war there, protesters spat upon them in disdain.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
Foreign Affairs,
19 May 2016
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The flare comes after nearly a week of flares and coronal plasma ejections spat toward the planet that threatened disruptions to power and communications systems on Earth.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
15 May 2024
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