breaking

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However, there are signs the company is breaking out of this rut.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

A Microsoft partnership with Nvidia is using AI to accelerate permitting and design, and to let developers virtually build the facility to identify potential issues before breaking ground.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"In particular, with conditions such as addiction and obsessive-compulsive disorder we see a difficulty in breaking habits and shifting behavior. So, understanding the mechanics of behavioral flexibility may one day help us develop better treatments."

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Then there’s the even more tried-and-true path of breaking into acting.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

‘Okay, let’s have a look,’ Gabi says, breaking into my thoughts.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler