break
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“Fred was a very gracious, generous man and made sure that people who didn’t get a break in life got a fair shot in the courtroom,” said Brown, using Sayre’s nickname.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
Perhaps a break for your eyes and a treat for your ears?
From Slate • Jun. 17, 2026
Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as head of the Federal Reserve marked a distinctive break from how the central bank operated under Jerome Powell.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
The 35-year-old has previously taken a break from the game for the good of his mental health and four years as England captain is enough to grind down any man, even a superman like Stokes.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
Now and then a piece of ice would break off with a roar.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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