break
Example Sentences
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But a European escape could be a way of getting a break without breaking the bank.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
And in a break with recent history, all of the City Council members running for re-election cruised to victories.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
There are actually two points at which you break even.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
"You can imagine the whole system as a finely branched power grid that becomes increasingly damaged with age: connections break down and currents stall," explains Dr. Maria Ermolaeva, the study's lead author.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
"I tried hard to break him of that," my father said.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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