breaking off
Example Sentences
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The plate tears apart in stages, with different sections breaking off over time.
From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026
During tours of the newly returned land, tribal culture experts kept breaking off to take care of the various native plants that they noticed needed some love.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
"He always appeared positive and constructive," she said, "but during my time dancing with him he experienced relationship difficulties, breaking off an engagement and feeling alone. I saw him tearful and distracted at times."
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
While welcoming the complete departure of the French army at the time, Deby had stressed that Chad was not breaking off its relationship with France altogether.
From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026
We also laugh and joke around and manage to finish the entire bowl of gummies without breaking off any of Emily’s brackets.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
