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broken off

ADJECTIVE
interrupted
Synonyms
STRONGEST
broken delayed disrupted postponed
STRONG
checked discontinued hindered obstructed suspended
WEAK
cut short discontinuous held up interfered with intermittent irregular

Example Sentences

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"Once a piece has completely broken off, it no longer produces earthquakes because the rocks aren't stuck together anymore," he said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

Unprotected areas showed fresh damage: irrigation pipes sticking into the air where land had broken off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

But local markets have broken off into two distinct categories.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 20, 2025

Their daughter has now broken off all contact with them, Ng said.

From Barron's • Nov. 10, 2025

The company had been enjoying a game of cards, but had broken off for the moment, evidently in order to drink a toast.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell