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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Carrie filed for divorce from the NCIS star last year, citing irreconcilable differences, with their date of separation listed as March 18, 2024.
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Liza Esquibias, People.com, 8 May 2025
Kemsley, citing irreconcilable differences, is also requesting that her ex pay her legal fees.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
The reason for their split was due to irreconcilable differences, per the filing.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
King’s divorce request was filed Tuesday in Los Angeles, citing irreconcilable differences.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Liza Esquibias, People.com, 8 May 2025
Kemsley, citing irreconcilable differences, is also requesting that her ex pay her legal fees.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
The reason for their split was due to irreconcilable differences, per the filing.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
King’s divorce request was filed Tuesday in Los Angeles, citing irreconcilable differences.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Irreconcilable differences.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irreconcilable%20differences. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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