broke

Example Sentences

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It broke ground on the project earlier this year and is expected to start production in 2030.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Utility man Santiago Espinal, whom the Dodgers claimed on waivers and broke out in spring training, was designated for assignment to make room for the recovered utility man on the roster.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Raducanu hit 15 unforced errors to zero winners as Sierra broke twice more on her way to a first-set 'bagel'.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

SpaceX disclosed its IPO plans, the Journal broke news of OpenAI’s planned IPO and Anthropic’s first-ever quarterly profit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Elisha might have been a celebrity to the rest of the world, but—his family reminded him—he was also flat broke.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock