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breaking

noun as in division

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But she pulled out this week after breaking her ankle.

From BBC

He also began breaking Scottish records for the 100 and 200 yard sprints.

From BBC

TV personality Dyer had to withdraw from the show earlier this week after breaking her ankle.

From BBC

"It's laughable that those already breaking immigration law will suddenly comply, or that digital IDs will have any impact on illegal work," the party added.

From BBC

In its 2025 “Elevating Voices” report, many respondents said their circumstances had barely changed since 2022 — high costs still stretched household budgets to the breaking point.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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