- present participle of break.
breaking
Example Sentences
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Early reports suggested that she fell ill after breaking a test tube.
From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026
Even more remarkably, the signals had been reassigned to two different amino acids, breaking a pattern scientists believed was closely linked by evolution.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
But the model is breaking down, especially for the young.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Sun apologised and admitted to "breaking the rules".
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
George was breaking the rules of their insult contest and not letting Owen have his shot, but he was fired up now.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
