break-in

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Zverev's ability to inject more pace in the baseline exchanges helped him decisively break in the 10th game of the third set, but tension took hold in a dramatic fourth set.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Dozens of rulings are due in the next few weeks before the justices wrap for their summer break in early July.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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

But as soon as the road reached a peak, it began to drop again, down and down, there was no break in the roof of trees.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill