break in

Example Sentences

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“We do not expect the next hike in July, but rather after the summer break in September.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Those results are not final, nor do they necessarily reflect how voters will break in November’s head-to-head competitions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The effectiveness of the measure at the World Cup is open to debate, as there will be a three-minute hydration break in each half, creating a natural timeout for coaches.

From BBC • May 31, 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

"You don't want Sandra thinking your elbows so dry that your arm is going to crack and break in half if you try to hug her, do you?"

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds