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breaking

[brey-king] / ˈbreɪ kɪŋ /




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At this moment communications with Earth will be interrupted: the four astronauts are expected to become the human beings who've traveled farthest from Earth, breaking the Apollo 13 record.

From Barron's

For Kalshi, the partnership is about breaking down barriers to entry for institutional players, giving them real-time clearing and high-volume processing.

From Barron's

Word of the seal dribble spread as Kerlon performed it with Brazil's youth teams, but made him a target after breaking through at Cruizero - who sold seal toys in the club shop.

From BBC

The Russian operatives in Africa were breaking new ground by moving into Angola, it is claimed.

From BBC

Yet he was barred from suing, because he previously was given a $304 fine and probation for breaking the same city law.

From The Wall Street Journal