break away

Example Sentences

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Newsom described the approach, called the Healthy Rivers and Landscapes program, as a solution to break away from the traditional conflict-ridden regulatory approach and improve the Delta’s ecological health.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 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

Although scientists understand many of the mutations that lead to tumor formation, no single genetic change explains why some cells break away and migrate while others remain in place.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

Sam’s Club had long struggled to break away from Walmart’s budget reputation, making it difficult to reach coveted upscale shoppers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

I had to break away and not go back home to her, because Bubeh reminded me too much of what I was and where I came from.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride