break for

Example Sentences

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But Auger-Aliassime raised his level to break for a 6-5 lead and served out the set to take full control.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

A military band played and the room stood for the national anthem before a break for dinner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Our hearts break for the victims even as Michael’s music is fused to our souls.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

During a break for lunch, Jon Feinberg, president of the National Police Accountability Project, stepped out of the room and spoke to reporters.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

If I make a break for it now, I could skip out on this and ride the bus home like normal.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden