divorcements

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plural of divorcement
as in detachments

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  1. detachments
  2. separations
Noun
  • His career spanned roles as Naval Security Group detachments in Japan and San Diego.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
  • Additional police resources were deployed to the area from neighboring detachments, along with the North District Emergency Response Team.
    — Alexandra Koch , Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Definition of detachments
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  • Our research suggests that expanding these programs with the unique needs of mothers and babies in mind could help guarantee their human right to housing, cut down on homelessness and prevent family separations.
    — Shawnita Sealy-Jefferson, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
  • At the same time, Whitney Rose and Angie Katsanevas are confronting major changes following their separations from their husbands in July.
    — Sophie Dunne, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of separations
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“Divorcements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divorcements. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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