breaking

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Ethane is combined with high pressure steam at a temperature of more than 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit, breaking the molecule's chemical bonds and forming ethylene, hydrogen and other gases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

No, the picture is not entirely doom and gloom — the push for renewable energy is breaking all kinds of records, too, reaching roughly 50% of global energy capacity last year.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

He had been at Liverpool since the age of five, rising through the academy to be hailed as one of the club's brightest prospects after breaking into Jurgen Klopp's side in 2021-22.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

What’s known as “pip watch” started earlier this week, a time of high anticipation when livestream viewers watch for signs of a chick breaking out of its shell.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“There are rumors, though,” she says, breaking the silence, “about him.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam