break bread

Example Sentences

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We could break bread with New York’s famous bagels, except the New York Times told us we have the better bagels.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Is TED the last place in America where billionaires and activists still break bread together?

From Slate • May 8, 2026

“It was clear he had mastered how to build ties and create an atmosphere where people could break bread together and felt like they were getting access to him,” Stroul said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

In fact, he said there were "beautiful interactions" as the group from the mosque were able to "break bread" and listen to some people's concerns in "deep conversations".

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2024

Gathered there were individuals from all over the world, from all walks of life, come to break bread and say a few prayers together.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda