break in

Example Sentences

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I know if I made Steve Carell break in the middle of a scene, I’m dancing for a while.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Scientists finally got a break in 2021 and 2022 when storm activity in Jupiter's North Equatorial Belt temporarily decreased.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

A conversation between Lai and Trump would be a major break in US diplomatic policy and risk a rupture with Beijing.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

A company called Zack’s Mighty boasts: “We make delicious tortilla chips that don’t break in guacamole.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

When there’s a break in the rain on Wednesday, I knock on Ray’s door to see if he wants to play.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko