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breaking

[bray-king] / ˈbreɪ kɪŋ /




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Yet another hurdle the company faced was breaking into international markets as the car has not gained regulatory approval for sale in Australia, New Zealand or European Union countries.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

In other words, CVS is breaking itself up before government regulators do the job for it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

So is the growing role of charities a symptom of a health service at breaking point - or a positive way of involving the public in their health care?

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

"Our country is more successful right now than at any time in its history," he said, before breaking off in mid-sentence and pointing to the ceiling.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

“Stay there, children!” she shouted, breaking into a run.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood


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