broke away
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Hunter Bell, who took a first world title in Torun in March, broke away from the leading pack to win in three minutes 58.63 seconds at the Stadio Olimpico.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
In the last year, Bloomberg said, MBS broke away from Hackman while continuing to manage many of the firm’s properties, including Radford.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026
Rashford missed a one-on-one chance after Lopez sent him through and Celta broke away to score.
From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025
Suzanne joined a group hike to the island's highest peak, Cook's Look, but broke away from the others as she needed to rest.
From BBC • Oct. 29, 2025
Hazel let herself live for a moment in the witch’s unwanting eyes, and then broke away.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
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