break off

Example Sentences

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Boomer Malone once ate a whole pencil without even knowing it till he got to the eraser and broke off a tooth.

From Literature

He broke off contact with the band and directed all communication to go through his counsel.

From Los Angeles Times

The Valley Glen neighborhood broke off from Van Nuys and North Hollywood in 1998, and since then, its home values have outpaced both.

From Los Angeles Times

She broke off to pant, the pain making her feel short of breath.

From Literature

Last June, several victims' groups broke off ties with the Spanish Church, alleging that it had excluded them from seeking reparations.

From BBC