break bread

Example Sentences

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“It was clear he had mastered how to build ties and create an atmosphere where people could break bread together and felt like they were getting access to him,” Stroul said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Indeed, there’s seemingly no one with whom Khanna won’t break bread or, should things have gone sour, patch things up.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2024

Earlier this year, Winkler spoke of the great amount of respect he has for reigning NFL MVP and the fact that he had yet to break bread with Mahomes.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2023

As you feed your microbiome to cultivate a thriving community within your gut, you also figuratively and literally feed your social community when you break bread with friends and family.

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2023

Gathered there were individuals from all over the world, from all walks of life, come to break bread and say a few prayers together.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda