break off

Example Sentences

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He broke off relations with the Soviet Union after Nikita Khrushchev de-Stalinized Moscow.

From The Wall Street Journal

But local markets have broken off into two distinct categories.

From MarketWatch

She ended up retreating from her life and breaking off her engagement.

From BBC

James O'Connor, who broke off a holiday in Morocco after being called up by Schmidt, converted for 14-7.

From Barron's

At Notre Dame, a blatant missed run fit saw Irish back Jeremiyah Love break off an explosive touchdown run that turned the tides.

From Los Angeles Times