breaking away

Example Sentences

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The suit seeks to block the foundation from allegedly misusing NRA trademarks and funds—and from breaking away from the NRA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

"In cancer, for instance, you want to understand how the interaction of cells may relate to some of them breaking away from a tumor and moving to a new place, becoming metastatic."

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

Piper Sandler’s Craig Johnson noted a similar division, with staples slumping alongside riskier sectors, breaking away from other defensives.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

While they were clear that they were not breaking away from the Anglican Communion, they rejected the idea that "Anglican identity is determined necessarily through recognition by the Archbishop of Canterbury".

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2025

“Secession means the Southerners are breaking away, or seceding, from our present Union of thirty-three states to form their own confederacy of sorts.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan