break up with (someone)

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break up with (someone)

To end a romantic relationship with someone. I'm so sad to hear that Mara broke up with John—I thought those two would be together forever.

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Sarah Palin's daughter Bristol Palin's break up with beau Levi Johnston came second in the list.

Berlusconi's split from wife 'Top Break-Up of 2009'

More than sixty percent (62 percent) of people about to break up with their partner are very likely to or will definitely avoid the other person.

Forty six percent (46 percent) of 18 - 29 year olds and 40 percent of 30 - 39 year olds are very likely to or definitely going to have a drink to loosen up just before they break up with someone.

The worst way to break up with someone was by sending an email to the person at work (32 percent) or delivering the news through a friend or family member (27 percent).

Eighteen percent (18 percent) think this is the worst day to break up with someone.

"You're Dumped!" Yahoo! Personals Research Shows National Break-Up Season Has Arrived