breaking off

Example Sentences

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The plate tears apart in stages, with different sections breaking off over time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

While welcoming the complete departure of the French army at the time, Deby had stressed that Chad was not breaking off its relationship with France altogether.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

She ended up retreating from her life and breaking off her engagement.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

“I thought he did a great job of breaking off man coverage and then be able to have the swag to flip in was pretty cool.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2024

But I can see him studying his newspaper, breaking off regularly to look up at the passers-by on the pavement outside.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro