broke

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Jack Basseer broke the tie with an RBI single through the left side.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

As investigators continue their work, sorrowful scenes unfolded at the school as parents and relatives broke down while waiting for updates about their loved ones.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

After fighting broke out in Iran, the iShares Aerospace & Defense ETF dived more than 13% from its prewar highs.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

When the Iran war first broke out on Feb. 28, traders rushed to trade perpetuals tied to crude oil over that weekend, as traditional financial markets were closed.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Torak followed the trail as it hopped along between snowcovered juniper bushes, then broke into long, startled leaps and disappeared up a pine tree.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver