splits (on)

present tense third-person singular of split (on), British
as in talks
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities promise you won't split on us, and we'll tell you what happened

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  • Oil prices are easing as ceasefire talks advance, but the real story is that the market defused the Hormuz crisis long before diplomacy did.
    George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • Years later, Eggers still talks as much about Taylor-Joy’s work ethic as her talent.
    Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
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  • That philosophy informs the running brand’s product strategy, messaging and partnerships.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
  • Yet the past always informs the present.
    Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
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“Splits (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splits%20%28on%29. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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