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  • present tense form of break (3rd person singular).
  • plural of break.

breaks





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While some cloud breaks are expected, there will be large areas of cloud at times and even the risk of one or two showers.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

That was 3.3F above the 20th-century average and breaks the previous record for the hottest month, July 1936, which was 76.8F.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

Netflix also has contributed to the growth of production in other states and countries offering steep tax breaks and rebates to producers.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

When it comes time to sell your home, don’t overlook tax breaks that could save you a significant amount of money.

From MarketWatch Aug. 8, 2026

When the potential energy in the fault becomes greater than the force, called friction, that holds the plates together, the top plate breaks free and springs upward.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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