break bread

Example Sentences

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We could break bread with New York’s famous bagels, except the New York Times told us we have the better bagels.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

“It was clear he had mastered how to build ties and create an atmosphere where people could break bread together and felt like they were getting access to him,” Stroul said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

It is a little strange to see the presumptive mayor of New York City break bread with comedians like Mullen and Halkias in the reedy territory in which they operate.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2025

In fact, he said there were "beautiful interactions" as the group from the mosque were able to "break bread" and listen to some people's concerns in "deep conversations".

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2024

“I could scarcely have missed an opportunity to break bread with you, Ripred,” said Solovet.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins