break
Example Sentences
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Programs are required to take a mandatory two-week summer break.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 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
“It’s so hard to break new records now.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
“The three of us did much more than break bread at Olive Garden — we commiserated.”
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
“You’re fine. You’re great. And don’t let anyone tell you any differently. But you’d told me about the break with that other boy, and I could see your heart was still in tatters.”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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