breaking in

Example Sentences

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"It's the great thing of being a good returner, you have a good chance of breaking in every game," she said.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

Because the fresh leather can be so rigid, little leaguers everywhere have devised their own methods for breaking in a brand new glove.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Both teams are breaking in first-round running backs, rookies Omarion Hampton of the Chargers and Ashton Jeanty of the Raiders.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025

She added: "Short of breaking in I don't know how to see this kid."

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2025

My heart was breaking in my chest at the thought of tiny, eight-year-old Sahil realizing people were so much more adoring of his brother.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon