break
Example Sentences
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The Dodgers bullpen bent but did not break, with the help of late-inning insurance runs from the offense.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Fearing further unrest on Wednesday, authorities had banned planned public screenings near Madison Square Garden -- a break from the first two playoffs.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
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
Scientists interpret this as a genuine decrease in water because temperatures in the upper atmosphere are high enough to break water molecules apart into their constituent elements.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
“Of course not you. How could you break up rocks and carry them?”
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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