breaking off

Example Sentences

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The plate tears apart in stages, with different sections breaking off over time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

One of the best views of waves breaking off Maine’s rugged coast can be seen from Ogunquit’s Marginal Way, a coastal cliff walk in the southern part of the state.

From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025

They said Leviev would later pretend he was being pursued by his "enemies" and ask them to transfer him significant sums of money, before breaking off all contact.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

High on the Marlborough Downs, Mike Wilkins was testing his winter barley when I met him, breaking off their ears and grinding them in a small machine to see how dry the grain is.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025

Jam waved her hand to get Ube’s attention, breaking off his conversation with Redemption.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi