broken up
Americanadjective
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(of a personal or political relationship) having ended; having undergone a breakup.
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emotionally distressed or upset.
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Usually, broken-up. having been broken into smaller pieces.
Example Sentences
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“I’m proud we’re broken up. This is going to be great for moi’s stardom,” Miss Piggy bragged to critics at a press conference.
From Salon
Financial experts AlixPartners have been brought in to attract new investors in a move which would potentially see the Aberdeenshire-based firm broken up.
From BBC
Consultants AlixPartners have been brought in to oversee the sales process which could lead to the businesses being broken up.
From BBC
“Anyway. What about you? Are you and the redhead still broken up?”
From Literature
Low-value cars like mine often end up in "chop shops", shady workshops where they're broken up for second-hand components that sell for a fraction of the hefty prices charged for manufacturers' originals.
From BBC
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