breaking in
Example Sentences
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Fritz fought back, triumphantly breaking in the seventh game of the third set with an enormous smash.
From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026
Because the fresh leather can be so rigid, little leaguers everywhere have devised their own methods for breaking in a brand new glove.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
The affidavit shows there was “no corresponding call for service” related to the day Piscatella showed up at Ortega’s home and claimed someone was breaking in.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025
But she is a more resilient competitor these days and demonstrated her improved durability by breaking in the 11th game to serve for the set.
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2025
The words fall, breaking in front of me for both of us to see.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
