break the news
Example Sentences
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It wasn’t easy to go into Lazarus’ office to break the news about her condition after just six months on the job and a massive task ahead.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
It fell to Barshay to break the news.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
Balde said he was "devastated" and had to break the news to his wife.
From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025
He had to break the news to his brother.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2025
Hell, I still gotta break the news to Aunt Pooh.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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