breaking
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“At some point, we reached a breaking point,” then-Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
Katsis took on diverse pop acts like Enrique Iglesias as well, and helped turn the Backstreet Boys into a stadium act, breaking Ticketmaster records for its 1999 Into the Millennium tour.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
Today, they are close to breaking even for the year.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
With a deal breaking down reportedly because of finances, Salah reached an agreement instead with Trabzonspor.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
He seems a whole lot more interested in breaking the world record for number of pizza slices consumed in one sitting than in talking to Avery, but maybe he’s just shy.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
![]()