break up

Example Sentences

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The team also committed 13 fouls to frustrate France and break up the flow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

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

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

“She’ll break up there where she’s to,” he said.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier