break off

Example Sentences

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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

While welcoming the complete departure of the French army at the time, Deby had stressed that Chad was not breaking off its relationship with France altogether.

From Barron's

It was merely the latest enormous gain for the receiver who breaks off more gigantic plays than anyone else in the NFL.

From The Wall Street Journal

In midsentence, she’d suddenly break off to excitedly note a young kestrel flying near the crossing or a honeybee foraging among some early flowers.

From Los Angeles Times