broke

Example Sentences

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That’s how Rose became the oldest ever winner of the PGA Tour stop at Torrey Pines earlier this year—and broke the tournament scoring record in the process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The latest walkout comes after talks with the government broke down last month.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

"We broke the distance record for Apollo 13, the furthest that humans have ever traveled from our home planet. And the moment was special," Gibbons said.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

You might spend a bundle on merchandise, but you’re unlikely to go broke buying food.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

I spun until morning broke through the little window and sunlight made the gold glimmer.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff