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

But local markets have broken off into two distinct categories.

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

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

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