break away
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Briefly, for a few laps, Russell and Max Verstappen threatened to break away in the lead while Antonelli was finding a way past Gasly, the two McLarens and Hamilton's Ferrari.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
The score of “Psycho” is generally regarded as one of the first to break away completely from Hollywood lushness for modern astringency, but “Notorious” was already moving in that direction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
They are also much thinner than the enormous icebergs that break away from Antarctica.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
Even those atas who try to break away often find themselves shackled to their old masters.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
I watched the red truck finally break away from the SUV’s front bumper.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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