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splitting (on)

verb

Definition of splitting (on)

present participle of split (on), British

as in telling (on)

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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About half of the inmates are never identified by name onscreen and aren’t featured in talking-head interviews.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Moderna and Merck are talking with regulatory authorities about next steps for seeking approval of the vaccine.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

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The mass sampling and real-time information gathering on prediction markets can extend their utility to informing business decisions, according to Zitzewitz.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
Intarsia cashmere, combinations of leather and chiffon, and silk knitwear are areas of interest, with softness and lightness informing the broader wardrobe.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

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