breakaway
Example Sentences
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The Netherlands’ Mathieu van der Poel launched a long breakaway that was ultimately replaced by an elite group on the front.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
Van der poel, Evenepoel, Wout van Aert, Paul Seixas and Pidcock were all there, all animating and pushing to breakaway from one another under gradually yellowing Canadian maples.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
Morris appeared to have scored earlier in the half, getting loose on a breakaway before chipping the ball over Galaxy keeper JT Marcinkowski.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
The Rams selected Hunter in the fourth round of the 2025 draft, envisioning the former Auburn standout as a breakaway threat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
A little farther back, Jordie is pumping his fist, like he’s watching a soccer match and I’m on a breakaway.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
