broke

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Weeks before Cynthia’s death, after Ortiz broke things off with Hatley, she allegedly became hysterical.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The latest action by resident doctors - previously known as junior doctors - was called after talks to end the three-year long dispute broke down at the end of March.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The news first broke on Iranian state television.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

But Paul showed tremendous resilience to put out that fire and hold, and then broke Burruchaga in the next game to square the match at 5-5.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Then she was on her feet, tramping the ditch at a brisk pace and trying to work out of the rope around her before the horse broke into a trot.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck