break-in

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The effectiveness is open to debate with coaches having a three-minute hydration break in each half as a natural timeout.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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

Carney, a former central banker who swept to power by casting himself as the person best placed to manage the break in U.S.-Canada ties, has been under pressure from opposition lawmakers to secure tariff relief.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

I know if I made Steve Carell break in the middle of a scene, I’m dancing for a while.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

She had not come to the break in the ice.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell