as in to part
to go or move in different directions from a central point
the vine branched out as it climbed the trellis
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s shag looks effortlessly cool parted to the side and roughed up with a texturizing spray.—
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7 Apr. 2026
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Once inside the camp, prisoners were separated into different groups, with some sent almost immediately to the gas chambers.—
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PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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As of early April, the two remained separated.—
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That brings me to Chappelle, where Collins and I diverge most directly.—
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The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2026
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Its return at a significantly lower price comes as activity at the top of Manhattan’s market continues to diverge from the broader picture.—
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Robb Report,
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“Branch (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/branch%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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