break through
Example Sentences
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But as usual, he can’t help but break through the fence and run into traffic.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
When creating the presidency, one of the Framers’ greatest worries was that holders of the new office would break through all the anti-monarchical provisions of the Constitution to become autocrats.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
"Northern Ireland has taught me that sometimes to break division, to break through cynicism and barriers, you've got to look for those allies in unexpected places and find common ground."
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
The Mexican American DJ and L.A. native Deorro was an inspiration to Avalos, who describes him as “one of the first to break through on major lineups.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
“We knew we would not get past the troopers, and we agreed that we would not break through the lines.”
From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman
