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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  • In an increasingly unpredictable market, AI agents offer the kind of clarity, speed and intelligence that sets great teams apart.
    Sean Brophy, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
  • In 1986, the space shuttle broke apart only 73 seconds into its flight, killing every member of its seven-person crew.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 3 June 2025
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“Asunder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asunder. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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