break away
Example Sentences
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It’s a bit slower, at just under 95 mph, but it features a devastatingly sharp, late break away from right-handed hitters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
That hasn’t stopped individual schools from trying to break away.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
When the ice becomes thin enough, large portions can suddenly detach and break away at once.
From Science Daily ● May 19, 2026
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
Caleb wriggles for a second, but he is not half as strong as Tobias and can’t break away.
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
