parting of the ways
noun phrase
1
: a point of separation or divergence
2
: a place or time at which a choice must be made
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There is also no total clarity yet on the futures of March and Veltman, both also out of contract in June, although selection decisions by Hurzeler point to a parting of the ways for Veltman.
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Andy Naylor, New York Times, 15 May 2026
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Andy Naylor, New York Times, 15 May 2026
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“Parting of the ways.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parting%20of%20the%20ways. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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