broke

Example Sentences

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Once a close ally of Yoon, Han broke with the former president over martial law.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Hunter Bell, who took a first world title in Torun in March, broke away from the leading pack to win in three minutes 58.63 seconds at the Stadio Olimpico.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

It ended abruptly when the cable suddenly broke while slowly being released from the ship that was laying it, leaving 380 miles of metal and rubber stranded on the sea floor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

When researchers blocked MYRF-1, the entire developmental program broke down.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Having a girlfriend didn’t have to doom his chances to get into college or make him go broke.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith