even break
Example Sentences
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Some even suggest that the films could tie -- or even break -- the all-time record of nominations for a single film, jointly held by "All About Eve," "Titanic" and "La La Land" at 14.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
Annie embodied self-determination; as her adoptive “Daddy” put it, “Annie doesn’t need charity—just give her an even break and she’ll do the rest.”
From Slate • Aug. 17, 2024
“Unfortunately our current health care system has made it extremely difficult for pharmacies to stay profitable or even break even,” Standiford said.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2024
We can’t spend $50 million on a park when we can’t even break ground on our project.’
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2023
“No matter what, no matter where it is, it will protect you and keep you safe. You could even break it and melt it down and the charm would still hold.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
