broke

Example Sentences

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Last year, similar scenes broke out in Istanbul, when the courts named an administrator to take charge of the regional CHP offices.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

The Long Beach Wilson junior not only won, she broke the section record, circling the track in 51.98 seconds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Then there are the records he broke and the trophies his goals brought to Anfield.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Relations broke down a few months later and the Iranians skipped Hajj in 2016.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The pain in Torak’s chest broke loose and lifted free.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver