break-in

Example Sentences

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After a coaching stint in the minors, he received his NHL break in 2000 when the New York Rangers fired their coach with four games left in the season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

A single break in each of the third and fourth sets was enough to see Cobolli through as he secured his semi-final spot after three hours and 24 minutes on court.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

While mid- and late-career employees could hang on to their positions longer in that scenario, younger workers would likely struggle to break in.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

But I have not seen him break in that way.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Pale sunshine poked through a break in the clouds as we walked back to the graveyard.

From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman