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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But in July, Haack and Hall, 44, both filed divorce documents in California, citing irreconcilable differences, according to filings obtained by USA TODAY.
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Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Two years later Jolie filed for divorce from the Wolves star, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.
—Joseph Galizia, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Von Teese files for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
The pair wed in October 2023, before Billy Ray filed for divorce in May 2024, alleging irreconcilable differences and inappropriate marital conduct.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Two years later Jolie filed for divorce from the Wolves star, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.
—Joseph Galizia, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Von Teese files for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
The pair wed in October 2023, before Billy Ray filed for divorce in May 2024, alleging irreconcilable differences and inappropriate marital conduct.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Irreconcilable differences.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irreconcilable%20differences. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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