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

She added: "Short of breaking in I don't know how to see this kid."

From BBC • Sep. 16, 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

He looked at the iron grilles on their windows, which prevented people from breaking in.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer