breakaway
Example Sentences
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Morris appeared to have scored earlier in the half, getting loose on a breakaway before chipping the ball over Galaxy keeper JT Marcinkowski.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
The DP World Tour has said it has had a "high volume" of interest from LIV Golf players and is exploring ways to accommodate those who leave the breakaway league.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
A five-man breakaway got up the road early on, but with 100km remaining the peloton started to reel them in.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
The Rams selected Hunter in the fourth round of the 2025 draft, envisioning the former Auburn standout as a breakaway threat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
It was like the moment in a basketball game when every cell in his body seemed to know, Time for your breakaway go!
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
