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broke away

VERB

depart

Synonyms

WEAK

escape flee fly leave part company quit run away split

Example Sentences

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Peace talks between Farc and the government in 2016 ended in a deal under which thousands of fighters demobilised, but some broke away and refused to disarm.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 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

Rashford missed a one-on-one chance after Lopez sent him through and Celta broke away to score.

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

Suzanne joined a group hike to the island's highest peak, Cook's Look, but broke away from the others as she needed to rest.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2025

She broke away as quickly as she could.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley