break up

Example Sentences

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Wait, one second remained on the clock, so officials waded through the confetti, broke up the handshake between Golding and Georgia coach Kirby Smart and ushered everyone back to the sidelines.

From Los Angeles Times

Before schools broke up, Ms Howell noticed four children had climbed on the chair to look at a book.

From BBC

It could even threaten to break up the Western alliance.

From BBC

Security forces were deployed in the area, and intervened to break up clashes between demonstrators and counter-protesters, an AFP correspondent witnessed.

From Barron's

Roberts, the British historian, says the U.S. and Europe should weigh the costs of breaking up the West.

From The Wall Street Journal