break away
Example Sentences
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As the road wears over time, the particles that break away are made up of rock, asphalt binder, and polymer together rather than plastic by itself.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026
So Beijing is accelerating efforts to develop its own advanced semiconductors and break away from reliance on US hardware.
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
Becky Alderton, experience manager at Best of Suffolk, said a break away was very important for families - and with the conflict causing uncertainty, it was seeing an increase in demand for its cottages.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026
As it descends into warmer air, chunks can break away and fall, but the phenomenon is rare, according to Heathrow Airport’s website.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2026
So it was a case where compassion had to give way to discipline and I had to break away from this man to run up to catch up with the men in front.”
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
