break away

Example Sentences

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So Beijing is accelerating efforts to develop its own advanced semiconductors and break away from reliance on US hardware.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

As it descends into warmer air, chunks can break away and fall, but the phenomenon is rare, according to Heathrow Airport’s website.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Although scientists understand many of the mutations that lead to tumor formation, no single genetic change explains why some cells break away and migrate while others remain in place.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

Similar to Scotland, the top four break away after 22 March and will play each other twice to decide the title.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Caleb wriggles for a second, but he is not half as strong as Tobias and can’t break away.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth