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  • present tense form of break (3rd person singular).
  • plural of break.
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The White House said it wouldn’t respond to hypothetical questions about the midterm election, but said anyone who breaks voting laws will be held accountable.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

But there is one crucial difference -- it breaks down completely within nine months unlike traditional balloons, Cumming said.

From Barron's Aug. 23, 2026

Earning money means she can go out and socialize, but she said she did miss out on the fun of the college campus lifestyle as an apprentice—and the long school breaks.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 22, 2026

Trial will also include "at least two or three 15-minute breaks" and both parties will be required to provide full transcripts each day for Jeffries' review.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

Boo breaks into peals of laughter and shakes her head no.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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