break
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Higgins, who turns 51 later this month and was hoping to become the oldest ever finalist, took a scrappy 27th frame and then crafted an 88 break.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Currently he and his supervisor, Amit Sahai, are working on a “recipe” to break hard problems down into easy problems, something that they hope would help increase understanding of the security behind cryptosystems.
From Slate • May 2, 2026
The March sales increase happened even without the benefit of the generous federal tax break that had lured EV buyers in the past.
From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026
In the locker room after the game when the Lakers prepared to break their last huddle, the lights suddenly clicked off.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
It had snowed four or five inches, so the dogs would have to break trail.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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