broke

Example Sentences

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To simplify, Morgan Stanley also broke out the names with market values of at least $10 billion.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

As her marriage broke up, she threw herself into her passion for sport.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

It was where, two decades ago, the JCB Dieselmax, driven by RAF Wing Cdr Andy Green OBE, broke the diesel engine land speed record.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

For the first time during Friday’s preliminary competition, the clouds broke and the Clovis sun beat down on the field.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

One of them broke from the others and started for us.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck