break camp

Example Sentences

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After that, they had to get up and break camp.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

The 25-year-old is expected to contribute in the majors this year but could use a big spring in order to break camp with the team right away.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2023

The expectation, though, is that Ward will break camp and get an extended chance.

From Washington Post • Dec. 7, 2022

You break camp, packing up your tent and dry bags, bringing them to a staging area where the guides carefully repack the rafts.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 29, 2022

So we break camp, walk over to the beach that borders the lightning section, and head into the jungle.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins