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
Sinner raised the stakes, hitting his trademark ferocious groundstrokes and pushing Alcaraz back with an improved return of serve, ultimately levelling the match after decisively breaking in the fourth game.
From BBC • Sep. 7, 2025
For now, however, they still are breaking in their new-look roster, getting a first glimpse of this squad in a 12-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs in their Cactus League opener.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2025
A golden dawn was breaking in the east, but behind Lady Melisandre’s window in the King’s Tower a reddish light still flickered.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
