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Phrasal Verb - growing apart

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Raymundo CH

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Definition

This phrasal verb means that two people or things are gradually becoming more distant or disconnected from each other, often emotionally or socially. It suggests a gradual drifting apart that can lead to a complete separation.

Examples

No.Example
1Despite their initial strong bond, John and Mary grew apart as they focused on their careers.
2The couple grew apart after their child left for college.
3The once-close friends grew apart due to their differing political views.
4As the years passed, the siblings grew apart and barely spoke.
5The new technology grew apart from the old, making it obsolete.
6After a series of disagreements, the business partners grew apart and went their separate ways.
7The isolated community grew apart from the rest of the world.
8The once-popular fashion trend grew apart from modern styles.
9Despite their shared history, the warring factions grew apart and refused to negotiate.
10The growing apart of the Earth's tectonic plates causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.