breakaway

Example Sentences

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It is a relatively recent appointment, but for the best part of five years he has been at the forefront of shaping the tour's response to the arrival of the breakaway LIV Golf circuit.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

For a high-achieving few, the breakaway spirit of the Great Resignation is still alive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

During Palisades’ 71-56 semifinal victory over San Pedro on Saturday night, he stole the ball and was leading the fast break for what looked like could have been a breakaway layup.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

Three little words rarely heard together in the Muslim world, and yet have become a common phrase in Somaliland, the breakaway region of Somalia.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

I pick out a lime-green breakaway safety cat collar.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan