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broke away

VERB

depart

Synonyms

WEAK

escape flee fly leave part company quit run away split

Example Sentences

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Around a million Igbos then returned to their traditional home region in the south-east of the country, where three states broke away to form the independent Republic of Biafra.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Oseguera later broke away to found the CJNG.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

In the last year, Bloomberg said, MBS broke away from Hackman while continuing to manage many of the firm’s properties, including Radford.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

Suzanne joined a group hike to the island's highest peak, Cook's Look, but broke away from the others as she needed to rest.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2025

The fifth person broke away from the group and started across the bridge.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia