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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The actress had filed for divorce in 2018, citing irreconcilable differences.
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Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
Citing irreconcilable differences, Gayheart filed for divorce from Dane in 2018.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The United States is rapidly becoming two nations with irreconcilable differences.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
In September, the Academy Award winner filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
Citing irreconcilable differences, Gayheart filed for divorce from Dane in 2018.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The United States is rapidly becoming two nations with irreconcilable differences.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
In September, the Academy Award winner filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for irreconcilable differences
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“Irreconcilable differences.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irreconcilable%20differences. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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