break out
Example Sentences
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Brooks is now the chief community officer for the nonprofit, whereby he helps people break out of their delusions.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
What has not kept pace is any serious international framework for protecting plants when wars break out.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
Small caps have finally started to break out, after years of lagging behind megacap stocks.
From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026
The stock recently attempted to break out above a bull flag near the very round $50 level, but that move was rejected following a doji candle on April 1.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
It took me a while to break out from Kevin’s girl-circle.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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