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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

Oseguera later broke away to found the CJNG.

From Barron's Feb. 23, 2026

In the last year, Bloomberg said, MBS broke away from Hackman while continuing to manage many of the firm’s properties, including Radford.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 20, 2026

It was played in the same year King founded the Women's Tennis Association, and three years after a group of players, dubbed The Original 9, broke away from the sport’s establishment.

From BBC Dec. 11, 2025

After I bought a ticket, I broke away from the crowd and retreated into the shadow of the bleachers.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros



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