break-in

Example Sentences

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Those results are not final, nor do they necessarily reflect how voters will break in November’s head-to-head competitions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The effectiveness of the measure at the World Cup is open to debate, as there will be a three-minute hydration break in each half, creating a natural timeout for coaches.

From BBC • May 31, 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

Carney, a former central banker who swept to power by casting himself as the person best placed to manage the break in U.S.-Canada ties, has been under pressure from opposition lawmakers to secure tariff relief.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The reporter didn’t know details, but he’d gotten wind that something big was about to break in tomorrow’s New York Times, something about Vietnam.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin