breakaway

Example Sentences

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Separatist fighters in the country's two English-speaking regions - the North-West and the South-West - took up arms in 2017 calling for the creation of a breakaway state called Ambazonia.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

A turnover turned into a USC breakaway, which led to another Nebraska three-pointer.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

Since 2017, separatist fighters in the country's two English-speaking regions have been campaigning for the creation of a breakaway state.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

"The guys in the breakaway were really very strong, but my teammates did a great job keeping the breakaway under control."

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

It was like the moment in a basketball game when every cell in his body seemed to know, Time for your breakaway go!

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix