break off

Example Sentences

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Then, in March, it agreed to break off its condiment and cooking-product business and combine it with McCormick, the spice company.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

When ovarian cancer develops, cancer cells break off from the tumor.

From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026

Genesis offered to refund the intended mother, Ann Gottesman, its $35,000 agency fee if she chose to break off the relationship with Genesis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

As the trees break off or fall, the downed logs become food and cover for earthbound species and eventually decay into nutrients in the soil.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

But now the roar and clapping of hands became a song and I saw Brother Jack break off and bounce to the door.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison