broke

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The rate has edged up 0.1035 percentage points since the Iran war broke out, compared with a steeper gain of 0.4837 percentage points gain in the two-year breakeven.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

You might spend a bundle on merchandise, but you’re unlikely to go broke buying food.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Venture Global was facing a set of challenges when the Iran war broke out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

In the first innings, Ben Foakes and Tom Lawes broke a 120-year-old record for Surrey's seventh wicket against Warwickshire.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

“This here’s science,” Glenn said, and broke open the nest with his big hands.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck