breaks

Example Sentences

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It entails using both animals and machines to create fire breaks — a controversial solution in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

It keeps plugging away without taking breaks to eat, sleep, answer emails, pick the kids up from school and watch the Knicks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

“As one bubble blows off and breaks, the next picks up the baton,” warns O’Rourke.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Then she mounts a free show in Central Park, something he can’t buy out from under her, that breaks attendance records.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

“I can’t be here with you. Lock up when you leave. I can’t believe that you, of all people —” His voice breaks off, and he turns away.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam