breakaway

Example Sentences

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Bowen said the breakaway conference in Santa Marta was "a positive contribution" -- but did not say how their concerns might be incorporated into a final negotiated outcome.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

A former TV exec, Bevacqua acknowledged a Super League’s lucrative appeal—and Notre Dame would be a desirable addition—but argued a breakaway of the richest teams violated “the spirit of college football.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The company, founded in 2021 by a breakaway faction from OpenAI, was viewed as an upstart that tailored its chatbots to the needs of businesses and developers, rather than consumers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

He also rejected speculation that the party would split and he would head a breakaway party: "Tenants leave, homeowners are to stay."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

A little farther back, Jordie is pumping his fist, like he’s watching a soccer match and I’m on a breakaway.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman