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

Zverev's ability to inject more pace in the baseline exchanges helped him decisively break in the 10th game of the third set, but tension took hold in a dramatic fourth set.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

After a coaching stint in the minors, he received his NHL break in 2000 when the New York Rangers fired their coach with four games left in the season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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

Ella felt desperate to talk to Jason before they all went home for winter break in a few weeks.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton