break
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Serena Williams opted to let Nike break the news about her pro tennis comeback at age 44 in two slick commercials.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Fearing further unrest on Wednesday, authorities had banned planned public screenings near Madison Square Garden -- a break from the first two playoffs.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
There’s also a spacious patio if you need a break between acts.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
"You can imagine the whole system as a finely branched power grid that becomes increasingly damaged with age: connections break down and currents stall," explains Dr. Maria Ermolaeva, the study's lead author.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
It was having Marlene with us that helped break the ice, helped dispel suspicion.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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