broke

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And according to what three administration officials told the New York Times, an argument broke out in Hegseth’s office after the appointment of Maj.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

She was on sabbatical in Israel when the Second Intifada broke out in 2000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

In Abu Dhabi, a gas complex shut after a fire broke out, the government said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Formed in 2010, Turnstile broke into the mainstream with the 2021 album “Glow On,” which earned the band its first Grammy nominations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

When the ice on the big river broke up, he and Peter Avakoff took their teams into the hills north of the village, where deep snow still lay on the ground.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell