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break-in

[breyk-in] / ˈbreɪkˌɪn /


break in




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Scientists finally got a break in 2021 and 2022 when storm activity in Jupiter's North Equatorial Belt temporarily decreased.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

A conversation between Lai and Trump would be a major break in US diplomatic policy and risk a rupture with Beijing.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Their exit would represent a significant break in the decadeslong military connection that has given Europe a reassuring U.S. presence on the continent and America the ability to project power across it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

A tourist tax is on the cards if you take a break in England.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

But as soon as the road reached a peak, it began to drop again, down and down, there was no break in the roof of trees.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill




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