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break

[breyk] / breÉŞk /










VERB
better a performance
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG




Example Sentences

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"Villa have good players who can shoot from the edge of the box, so are you seriously going to tell them not to shoot now, because of xG? Give me a break."

From BBC

"Both sides need to get back round the table to break the logjam."

From BBC

Bitcoin’s losses accelerated once its price broke below $90,000, which many analysts view as a key support level.

From Barron's

If your sister purchases the house, she and your brother’s other heirs would also lose their step-up in basis, a tax break that lets people inherit assets without paying hefty capital-gains tax.

From MarketWatch

Reflecting on his own playing career, Murray said he "would have taken more breaks" to enjoy his successes, including after his two Olympic triumphs.

From BBC