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break

[breyk] / breɪk /










VERB
better a performance
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG




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Nur House Cafe — If you’re in need of a caffeine break and something sweet, make time for Nur House Cafe.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

JG: What’s a team that got a huge break with its draw—and what’s a team that got a horrendous draw?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"Under constant pressure they break a person," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Did you purposely want to make “Bait” as a way to break you out of that perception?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Wolf dropped behind, cleverly letting Torak break the trail so that he could trot in his footsteps.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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