break-in

Example Sentences

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After a coaching stint in the minors, he received his NHL break in 2000 when the New York Rangers fired their coach with four games left in the season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

She made the decisive break in the 11th game of the opening set before closing it out with a hold to love, and her relentless pressure told again in the second.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

While mid- and late-career employees could hang on to their positions longer in that scenario, younger workers would likely struggle to break in.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

But I have not seen him break in that way.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Hanako had never been so glad for a break in her life.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata