break
Example Sentences
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Let’s stop innovating, let’s stop trying to break the mold on them.
From Los Angeles Times • 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
"Today I sit here, tomorrow I stand there," said engineering graduate Rani N., 21, on a break from filming herself, once again, folding a towel.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The stock has shaken off the broader software selloff to break into positive territory on a year-to-date basis.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
“You’re fine. You’re great. And don’t let anyone tell you any differently. But you’d told me about the break with that other boy, and I could see your heart was still in tatters.”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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