broke
Example Sentences
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Arguments broke out between residents over the kiosk, which would have allowed them to peruse products via an “easy mode” touch screen, followed by home delivery later.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
In 1991, NPR’s Nina Totenberg broke the story of Anita Hill’s allegations of sexual harassment against Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas, drawing the ire of the right.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
It comes less than 48 hours after the shock news broke that the Duke of Sussex will be relocating back to Britain from California within weeks with his wife Meghan and their two children.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Red Bull's Max Verstappen could manage only 11th fastest, while his team-mate Liam Lawson, promoted from Racing Bulls after regular driver Isack Hadjar broke his wrist while boxing, was 14th.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
I hit one of the stumps and broke off pieces of both of the runners.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
