broke away
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The newly separated tabular iceberg broke away from Petermann Glacier's floating ice tongue and may be as much as 150 meters thick.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
Europe's Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission has documented a major change at Petermann Glacier in northwest Greenland, where a 76 sq km section of the glacier's floating ice tongue broke away on August 4, 2026.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
Others broke away in smaller groups, trying to reach parliament through narrow side streets.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Just as El Tri was applying more pressure in the first half, Bukayo Saka broke away down the right flank and sent a cross to Bellingham, who scored in the 36th minute.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
Laughing, Sosie made another grab for Jennifer’s arms, but Jen, also laughing, broke away.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
