part with

verb

parted with; parting with; parts with
: to give up possession or control of (something)
He hated to part with that old car.

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The police union withdrew its endorsement of Feldstein Soto last month, citing her handling of a data breach dealing in part with police lawsuits. Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026 But Queen Victoria and the royals were reluctant to part with it because of the gem’s value and glory. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 9 May 2026 Although not made of real leather, this chic Lovevook weekender bag at Amazon is a wallet-friendly option that looks the part with its faux-leather base and details, and its generously-sized interior and shoe compartment. Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026 Siblings don’t always like to share, but when Rey Mendoza needed a new kidney, his brother, Christopher, decided to part with one of his own. Lauren Pastrana, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for part with

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“Part with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part%20with. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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