broke

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Thus cracked open the ongoing bilateral fracture, though Mexico City and Madrid never broke off formal diplomatic ties.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Denser sponges held up better over time and released fewer microplastic fibers, while less dense versions broke down more quickly.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

Hastings called the culture he built “freedom and responsibility,” which he broke down into several practices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

It was not until late on Thursday that Orbán finally broke his silence after Sunday's defeat, in an interview on the Patrióta YouTube channel.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Mrs. Kuen finally broke the strained silence and addressed me in Cantonese.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu