breaking
Example Sentences
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Many conglomerates forged in the 20th century have spent this century breaking themselves apart, arguing that the pieces would be better managed—and worth more—than the whole.
The vessel has been accused of breaking US sanctions and shipping Iranian oil.
From BBC
Pakistan ticked most boxes on the night, first bottling Sri Lanka up for a modest 128 and then knocking off the target with 20 deliveries to spare, barely breaking sweat.
From Barron's
As someone who was heavily criticised when he was breaking into the United team two decades ago, he feels it is something the current squad have to live with.
From BBC
They had obtained a warrant to seize the ship, accused of breaking US sanctions and shipping Iranian oil.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
