broke

Example Sentences

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“But once we proved that our whole was exponentially stronger than the parts, the stock broke out, and I believe that is going to be the case here.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

"Finally I broke down and said I needed help."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

According to NASA's tally, the team -- which broke the record for the furthest distance from Earth during their flyby -- reported a total of six meteorite impacts on the lunar surface.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

It broke below its 200-day moving average on March 19, spending 13 trading days below it, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Mrs. Kuen finally broke the strained silence and addressed me in Cantonese.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu