break up
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At the dinner where she thinks he’s going to pop the question, Warner blindsides her instead when he announces he wants to break up.
From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2026
Murphy lays out a provocative agenda for Democrats to call Americans to national service, break up corporate power, rebuild local communities, and create a bigger tent that reaches disaffected conservatives hungry for change.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
These three-minute pauses, which occur midway through each half, have been derided around the globe as commercial land grabs that cater to sponsors, break up momentum, and violate the spirit of soccer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
The city attorney’s office submitted a recommendation on Tuesday to break up the charter into a number of amendments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Crack a joke or something to break up this awkwardness.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
