breaking

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Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average rose 2.2% to 68174.67, breaking past the 68000 level for the first time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

And I thought, “Well, this was actually useful. This breaking of that wall between character and person was actually useful.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

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

Canada's Auger-Aliassime started strongly, though, breaking at 3-1 before the remainder of the opening set stayed on serve.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

I could write a hundred pirate stories without breaking a sweat.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood