broke

Example Sentences

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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

I played 1989’s “Mother’s Milk” until the tape broke down.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Before the conflict in Iran broke out, the Middle East was a reliable source of another important resource: cash.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

In the top of the sixth, he broke a 3-3 tie by sending a hanging slider from closer Jack Champlin over the fence in left field for a two-run home run.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

I broke the thread off quickly and jumped away from the wheel, like somehow I had infected it with my curse.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff