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 former couple's separation was first reported in January 2025, and Alba officially filed for divorce on Feb. 7, citing irreconcilable differences.
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 21 July 2025
Why did Gwyneth Paltrow & Brad Pitt break up?
Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt mainly broke up due to irreconcilable differences and the way they were raised.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 21 July 2025
In 2016, Sheridan filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 7 July 2025
Those challenges continue to rumble on and underline seemingly irreconcilable differences between stakeholders.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 May 2025
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 21 July 2025
Why did Gwyneth Paltrow & Brad Pitt break up?
Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt mainly broke up due to irreconcilable differences and the way they were raised.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 21 July 2025
In 2016, Sheridan filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 7 July 2025
Those challenges continue to rumble on and underline seemingly irreconcilable differences between stakeholders.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 May 2025
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“Irreconcilable differences.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irreconcilable%20differences. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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