breakaway
Example Sentences
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The Netherlands’ Mathieu van der Poel launched a long breakaway that was ultimately replaced by an elite group on the front.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
Morris appeared to have scored earlier in the half, getting loose on a breakaway before chipping the ball over Galaxy keeper JT Marcinkowski.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
The DP World Tour has said it has had a "high volume" of interest from LIV Golf players and is exploring ways to accommodate those who leave the breakaway league.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
LIV's 2026 season ended last Sunday in Indianapolis after this week's cancellation of the breakaway tour's Team Championship in Michigan.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
It was like the moment in a basketball game when every cell in his body seemed to know, Time for your breakaway go!
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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