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break-in

[breyk-in] / ˈbreɪkˌɪn /


break in




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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

Dozens of rulings are due in the next few weeks before the justices wrap for their summer break in early July.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

A single break in each of the third and fourth sets was enough to see Cobolli through as he secured his semi-final spot after three hours and 24 minutes on court.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 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

The higher the break in the spinal cord, the more complete the paralysis.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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