break
Example Sentences
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Shannyn De Arman of Massachusetts over Thanksgiving break found her second-grader crying in the bathroom, scared of zombies chasing children—something he’d seen on YouTube at school.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Silent Tactic was scheduled to break from the No. 13 post.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
Asahiyama Zoo in the northern city of Asahikawa was supposed to welcome visitors on Wednesday in time for Japan's Golden Week holiday period, after completing a three-week maintenance break.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
“A confirmed break below support opens downside potential toward the $4,400 level and deeper corrective territory.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Hannie stuck her chin out and didn’t break her stride.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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