break short

Example Sentences

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Senate Democrats are eyeing cutting their break short, but no decision has yet been made.

From Washington Times • May 15, 2023

The Nationals twice pushed division series showings to five games on his watch, but they fell a hit or a play or a break short both times.

From Washington Post • Nov. 6, 2022

Florida’s defense has struggled to make tackles in open space, allowing Alabama receivers and running backs to break short throws for more substantial gains.

From Washington Post • Sep. 18, 2021

But Tuesday remained uneventful, with Lindell occasionally appearing on stage, announcing he'd cut the lunch break short and launching diatribes against members of the press while eagerly watching for published news stories about the event.

From Salon • Aug. 11, 2021

Then, Jeanie," said Butler, much displeased, "we must indeed break short off, and bid farewell.

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