as in apart
into parts or pieces the environmental organization was torn asunder by bitter rivalries

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apart
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  • Even some of the country’s most storied and historic venues were falling apart.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 10 May 2025
  • When planting time arrives, cut the cardboard cartons apart and plant them right along with your seedlings. 7.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
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“Asunder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asunder. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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