break with

Example Sentences

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In a break with tradition, Donald Trump’s signature will appear on U.S. bank notes, according to reports.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Warsh had already promised a sharp break with the man he would follow, something no incoming Fed leader has done in the last four decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

And the FA Cup is no formality either, with City hosting rivals Liverpool in the quarter-final on Saturday 4 April after the international break, with league games immediately after against Chelsea and Arsenal.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

But Massie, one of the few Republicans willing to break with the administration, said Congress must reassert its constitutional role.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

But Liam...he was something precious, something I could break with a single misstep.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken