break for

Example Sentences

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She celebrated with a clenched fist after a ferocious smash secured a break for a 4-1 lead.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The 28-year-old, who celebrates his birthday on Tuesday, played aggressively from the baseline and it almost paid dividends as he looked to break for 5-4.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

We got a break for the pilot I did at NBC, and I just did a movie with Jessica Williams and Kevin Bacon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

He points to measures like the tax break for overtime pay as evidence that policy is already shifting outcomes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Maybe she thinks I’m going to be making a break for it.

From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson