break
Example Sentences
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The cloud in Scotland and Northern Ireland should break later in the night.
From BBC
Having won only three points on her serve in the opening set, Paolini started the second set strongly, holding for the first time and then breaking to go 3-1 up.
From BBC
The Scot clinched three scrappy frames before making breaks of 75 and 67 to win the contest 5-0.
From BBC
Local experts break down what’s causing the flurry of biting insects in the winter.
From Los Angeles Times
His wife, who broke down in tears on the stand this week, said she barely sleeps most nights and is undergoing therapy after the incident.
From Los Angeles Times
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