break for

Example Sentences

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She celebrated with a clenched fist after a ferocious smash secured a break for a 4-1 lead.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

A sequence showing a minke whale's desperate break for freedom from a hunting team of killer whales provided an enduring image.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

During a break for lunch, Jon Feinberg, president of the National Police Accountability Project, stepped out of the room and spoke to reporters.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

“It was a break for our eyes to prevent nearsightedness and tired eyes.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Maybe she thinks I’m going to be making a break for it.

From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson