break in on
Example Sentences
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Swinson is already pressing to be included in TV debates as she attempts to break in on that duopoly, and her supporters hope the electorate will warm to her.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 30, 2019
MONDALE, 9:36: I’d try to break in on what their plans are for their vice presidency and whether they have an understanding with their principal.
From New York Times ● Oct. 4, 2016
Fowler made an egregious giveaway late in the second period that allowed Washington’s Mike Richards to break in on Gibson, with the score 1-1.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 8, 2016
John Moore picked up the puck in his own end, wove through the Detroit defenders to break in on Howard who got a piece of the shot as it deflected off the post.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 11, 2015
Digory knew that he couldn’t possibly break in on so solemn a meeting, but there was no need to do so.
From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis
