broke away
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Eritrea broke away from Ethiopia in a 30-year war of independence, winning formal state status in 1993.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Firefighters removed audio and visual equipment, lowered the cabinet and “very carefully and gently” broke away a piece to free the kitten, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
During the interview, the delegation broke away for a multi-course dinner hosted by the Mabahith, the secret police, without Bayoumi.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
At the time it broke away, the ice island was estimated to be less than 150 meters thick.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
I took my pencil, and for the first time broke away from Aaron Douglas’s signature style.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
