broke

Example Sentences

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SpaceX disclosed its IPO plans, the Journal broke news of OpenAI’s planned IPO and Anthropic’s first-ever quarterly profit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

"I broke down in tears. I had been carrying this physical and emotional weight for so many years - and suddenly I could see myself."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Her voice broke as she scrolled through dozens of photos and videos on her phone.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Right away the class broke into a low buzzing noise.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott