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
But early in the second, junior forward Gerda Raulusaityte grabbed a rebound and found the freshman breaking in transition.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025
The affidavit shows there was “no corresponding call for service” related to the day Piscatella showed up at Ortega’s home and claimed someone was breaking in.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025
One hand came up to fist in his hair, and there was something breaking in his voice when he spoke again.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
