broke off
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But those talks broke off, with both sides alleging their counterparty demanded last-minute changes that would make a deal untenable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
The deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday likely was caused by a huge chunk of a glacier that broke off and temporarily dammed a river, according to preliminary investigations by scientists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
In March, the government broke off its contracts with Anthropic and designated the company a supply chain risk after it refused to grant the military unfettered access to its AI models.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
People also flocked to Salford Quays, and tourists at Blackpool Pleasure Beach broke off to watch as the moon slowly eclipsed the sun.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
“Of course not,” Garland interjected, his face wrinkled with indignation; his words broke off, bitter and sharp.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
