break
Example Sentences
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One of these times, the market will indeed break out to new highs and accelerate from there.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
Then she has to break the bad news.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
When asked during the international break whether he would ever be interested in a move to Real Madrid, Caicedo said: "I'm focused on my club right now. I want to be a legend."
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Certain bacteria produce methane as they break down organic material, but this only happens when phosphate, an essential nutrient, is in short supply.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
She needed a break from staring at the computer screen longing for a lost Post-it.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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