break-in
Example Sentences
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“Fred was a very gracious, generous man and made sure that people who didn’t get a break in life got a fair shot in the courtroom,” said Brown, using Sayre’s nickname.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
Meanwhile, the Netherlands led Japan 2-1 going into the second-half hydration break in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
The streets were deserted save for between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., the only break in the curfew.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
“We do not expect the next hike in July, but rather after the summer break in September.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Just like yesterday, he has a wall of shields on over his data, set up so that anyone trying to break in would automatically be redirected to a shield instead of to his data.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
