breaking in
Example Sentences
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"It's the great thing of being a good returner, you have a good chance of breaking in every game," she said.
From Barron's • Jan. 19, 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
And the only elevator in the building is prone to breaking, in one case for months, stranding several disabled tenants who were forced to rely on neighbors for food and groceries.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025
Ms Ayling said Mr Perks was woken by the defendant breaking in through the conservatory and initially mistook the defendant for his son.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2025
“We would be honored,” said Garikayi, breaking in on Tendai’s thoughts, “if our visitor from afar would recount something from his people.”
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
