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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In July 2020, Chambers filed for divorce from Hammer, citing irreconcilable differences.
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Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
In addition to Stella, the couple share Liam, 17, Hattie, 12, Finn, 11, and Beau, 7.
Spelling officially filed for divorce last month, citing irreconcilable differences.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
In court documents obtained by PEOPLE on Friday, the Saved by the Bell star cited irreconcilable differences as the reason behind their split and listed their official date of separation as June 17, 2023.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
The Beverly Hills, 90210 star, 50, has filed for divorce from the Canadian actor, 57, citing irreconcilable differences, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2024
Grande's petition cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 20 Mar. 2024
Like the vast majority of California divorces, Grande’s petition cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.
—USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
Clarkson files for divorce Clarkson filed for divorce from Blackstock on June 4, 2020, citing irreconcilable differences.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2024
Allman filed for divorce on Nov. 15, 2021, citing irreconcilable differences, following a separation since April 2020.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2024
Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
In addition to Stella, the couple share Liam, 17, Hattie, 12, Finn, 11, and Beau, 7.
Spelling officially filed for divorce last month, citing irreconcilable differences.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
In court documents obtained by PEOPLE on Friday, the Saved by the Bell star cited irreconcilable differences as the reason behind their split and listed their official date of separation as June 17, 2023.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
The Beverly Hills, 90210 star, 50, has filed for divorce from the Canadian actor, 57, citing irreconcilable differences, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2024
Grande's petition cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 20 Mar. 2024
Like the vast majority of California divorces, Grande’s petition cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.
—USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
Clarkson files for divorce Clarkson filed for divorce from Blackstock on June 4, 2020, citing irreconcilable differences.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2024
Allman filed for divorce on Nov. 15, 2021, citing irreconcilable differences, following a separation since April 2020.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2024
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irreconcilable differences
noun plural but singular or plural in construction
ir·rec·on·cil·able dif·fer·enc·es
ir-ˌre-kən-ˈsī-lə-bəl-
: substantial incompatibility between marriage partners that is a broad ground for especially no-fault divorce compare irretrievable breakdown of the marriage
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