break ground
Example Sentences
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“Paul cooks with that weight in mind. If there’s a parallel to my story at Momofuku, it’s not about breaking ground—it’s about insisting that food with deep cultural roots deserves ambition, nuance and respect.”
To support increased production, Lockheed Martin said it would break ground on a new facility in Camden, Arkansas.
They broke ground on a center that will allow them to provide after-school care for kids where they can do homework, build relationships and confidence in a safe environment.
David Grant, an artist who lost his house on the east side, expects to break ground on his new home by the end of January.
Lawmakers know that most of these sites break ground long before the public even hears about them.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.