broke

Example Sentences

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During the Progressive Era, when party machine politics dominated, judicial elections were put forward as a reform to promote democratic accountability because they broke up concentrations of power and redistributed it to the people.

From Slate • Jul. 8, 2026

Here, Madonna takes the listener through a pivotal moment in her early career, as she dances, performs and hustles at the famous New York club where she eventually broke through.

From Salon • Jul. 8, 2026

They were also adamant Mohamed Salah was fouled in Argentina's penalty area, seconds before the reigning champions broke for the winner.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

The unconventional move comes as Farage tries to draw a line under a scandal about his personal finances and whether he broke parliamentary rules.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

“Did you know Collin broke up with her?”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison