break off

Example Sentences

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"He always appeared positive and constructive," she said, "but during my time dancing with him he experienced relationship difficulties, breaking off an engagement and feeling alone. I saw him tearful and distracted at times."

From BBC

"And now, this morning—" She broke off and put her hands up to her face.

From Literature

After breaking off as many limbs as he could, he lined the trees up, side by side.

From Literature

She broke off as we came in, clapped a hand over her mouth, and giggled like a schoolgirl.

From Literature

During earlier warm periods, when more ice broke off from West Antarctica and drifted northward, the iron entering the ocean was often in this poorly soluble form.

From Science Daily