breaks

Example Sentences

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It breaks earners into five quintiles, each with 20% of Americans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

“Fundamentally it breaks down to how ready are all of the nearby faults to go,” Lozos said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Like many firms, Mypower has protocols that kick in at 30C - extra water breaks, cool boxes carried onto the roof and so on.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Following the past five breaks below the 50-day, the S&P 500 has returned 10.7%, on average, during the six months that followed.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

‘Will and I have discussed how we want to do this. I’ve brought a reading. I’m going to read it, then Will is going to share a memory of Hannie at…’ Her voice breaks.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler