breaking in
Example Sentences
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Fritz fought back, triumphantly breaking in the seventh game of the third set with an enormous smash.
From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026
Because the fresh leather can be so rigid, little leaguers everywhere have devised their own methods for breaking in a brand new glove.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
But early in the second, junior forward Gerda Raulusaityte grabbed a rebound and found the freshman breaking in transition.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025
Both teams are breaking in first-round running backs, rookies Omarion Hampton of the Chargers and Ashton Jeanty of the Raiders.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025
My heart was breaking in my chest at the thought of tiny, eight-year-old Sahil realizing people were so much more adoring of his brother.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
