break-in

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After a coaching stint in the minors, he received his NHL break in 2000 when the New York Rangers fired their coach with four games left in the season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

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

But I have not seen him break in that way.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Not wanting to break in on her mother’s grief, but knowing she must, Lupita asked, ‘Will Señor Aguilar take your job away from you for not reporting to work for two days?”

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty