break off

Example Sentences

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We break off our interview when we hear cries coming from one of the recovery wards, and Dr Saung must attend.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Genesis offered to refund the intended mother, Ann Gottesman, its $35,000 agency fee if she chose to break off the relationship with Genesis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

"This enables us to measure the many different types of waves that are generated after icebergs break off," says lead author Dominik Gräff, a UW postdoctoral researcher affiliated with ETH Zurich.

From Science Daily • Nov. 14, 2025

Santa Margarita always counts on the versatile Trent Mosley to break off a big play or two, but Sierra Canyon’s speed and talent in the secondary has led to five shutouts this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

Mamita would take a warm, fresh egg from beneath one of our hens, then break off a bunch of small branches from the chilca tree.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau