breaking

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Others have posted videos and photos on social media of themselves breaking Starbucks mugs.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 34C, breaking the previous May record of 32.8C set more than 80 years ago.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

According to the authors, some cells may reduce their response by internalizing or breaking down GLP-1 receptors.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Calabasas dominated at the section finals with four runners breaking the Division 3 record in the 100.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

She nodded, and sent him an image of a crystal breaking in half.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville