breaking in
Example Sentences
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Fritz fought back, triumphantly breaking in the seventh game of the third set with an enormous smash.
From Barron's • Jan. 24, 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
But she is a more resilient competitor these days and demonstrated her improved durability by breaking in the 11th game to serve for the set.
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2025
And the only elevator in the building is prone to breaking, in one case for months, stranding several disabled tenants who were forced to rely on neighbors for food and groceries.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025
He pressed his four hands to his chest, trying to keep it from breaking in half.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
