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break-in

[breyk-in] / ˈbreɪkˌɪn /


break in




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In the first round against Damir Dzumhur, Fery dropped the opening set and trailed by a break in the second before surging back.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026

“I’m telling clients this is the best summer-camp tax break in years, and most of them don’t know it exists yet,” said Jeff Judge, managing partner at Chesapeake Financial Planners in Forest Hill, Md.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 6, 2026

“Fred was a very gracious, generous man and made sure that people who didn’t get a break in life got a fair shot in the courtroom,” said Brown, using Sayre’s nickname.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Meanwhile, the Netherlands led Japan 2-1 going into the second-half hydration break in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

“No one will be able to break in ever again.”

From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz




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