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break with

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part ways
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That would be a meaningful break with the approach of past administrations.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

Civil servant and ruling party member Noel Urbina, 45, told AFP he does not believe Chavistas would endorse Rodriguez in a leadership contest -- a move which marks a break with the past, experts say.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

Fans expressed a combination of support for the star and concern about her wellbeing following the announcement that she would be taking a break, with the message #weloveyouariana trending on social media.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Some wordplay to end the day: Take a quick break with Slate’s Pears game, which challenges you to make as many words out of one combination of letters as you can.

From Slate Jul. 14, 2026

“Look, maybe I ought to make my break with the party clean. If Nealson’s going to act this way, I’ll resign . . “You can’t resign,” they told me.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright




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