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Powerful winds break up the ice cover, causing individual floes to move, drift, and collide with one another.

From Science Daily Sep. 14, 2026

When I think of my creative direct report, I think of those articles about men in relationships who aren’t bad enough to break up with.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

Bouzkova took command almost straight away, winning seven games in a row to clinch the first set and go a double break up in the second.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

They told me Paul Baker and Issa break up, but I don’t think they ever said Anton and Paul Baker get together.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 31, 2026

The words began to break up in my throat.

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds




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