break out

Example Sentences

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Last season he broke out as a bona fide star, becoming the first MLB player to accumulate 25 home runs, 25 stolen bases and 70 runs batted in during the first half of a season.

From Los Angeles Times

A fire broke out at Cape Town International Airport Tuesday, prompting passenger evacuations and disrupting international flights to and from South Africa's popular tourist city before being brought under control.

From Barron's

"The fighting must stop," says UN aid chief Tom Fletcher during a visit to South Sudan, where a new conflict is breaking out in the country's east.

From Barron's

The reopening of universities on Saturday has resulted in protests breaking out across multiple campuses in several major cities.

From BBC

His impact was seen in February 2025, when the Four Nations match between the United States and Canada descended into chaos with three fights breaking out between players in the first nine seconds.

From BBC