break-in

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The Spaniard was appointed as Bournemouth head coach - his first break in English football - in 2023 on the advice of Hughes, then technical director at the Cherries.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

While mid- and late-career employees could hang on to their positions longer in that scenario, younger workers would likely struggle to break in.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Carney, a former central banker who swept to power by casting himself as the person best placed to manage the break in U.S.-Canada ties, has been under pressure from opposition lawmakers to secure tariff relief.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

But I have not seen him break in that way.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

“Going to Celia and Stan’s. But I’ll be around on Saturday after noonish. If we get a break in the rain, we can play.”

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko