breaking in
Example Sentences
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"It's the great thing of being a good returner, you have a good chance of breaking in every game," she said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 19, 2026
Because the fresh leather can be so rigid, little leaguers everywhere have devised their own methods for breaking in a brand new glove.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025
She added: "Short of breaking in I don't know how to see this kid."
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2025
Sinner raised the stakes, hitting his trademark ferocious groundstrokes and pushing Alcaraz back with an improved return of serve, ultimately levelling the match after decisively breaking in the fourth game.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2025
“We would be honored,” said Garikayi, breaking in on Tendai’s thoughts, “if our visitor from afar would recount something from his people.”
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
