irreconcilable differences
idiom
formal
: inability to agree on most things or on important things
They are filing for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
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In 2016, Sheridan filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 7 July 2025
Those challenges continue to rumble on and underline seemingly irreconcilable differences between stakeholders.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 May 2025
Why Did Miranda Kerr & Orlando Bloom break up?
Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom seemed to breakup because of irreconcilable differences.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 June 2025
King filed for divorce from Allman in March, citing irreconcilable differences.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 26 June 2025
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 7 July 2025
Those challenges continue to rumble on and underline seemingly irreconcilable differences between stakeholders.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 May 2025
Why Did Miranda Kerr & Orlando Bloom break up?
Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom seemed to breakup because of irreconcilable differences.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 June 2025
King filed for divorce from Allman in March, citing irreconcilable differences.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for irreconcilable differences
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“Irreconcilable differences.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irreconcilable%20differences. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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