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breaking

[brey-king] / ˈbreɪ kɪŋ /




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Nike developed carbon fiber running shoes as part of its Breaking 2 project in 2016, an innovation credited for faster marathon times.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

"Breaking: We've updated tonight's Ichiro Replica Statue giveaway," it posted on social media along with an image of a figurine with a broken bat.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Breaking Rust, Cain Walker, Aventhis, and Outlaw Gospel have more in common that cowboy hats, denim and leather.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Breaking the encryption behind major cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ether may be easier than previously thought, according to a blog post and new research paper from Google released Tuesday.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

"Breaking in? I have a key, remember? I was trying to be quiet. Was just gonna come in, check on this fool, then leave."

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds




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