even break
Example Sentences
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Some even suggest that the films could tie -- or even break -- the all-time record of nominations for a single film, jointly held by "All About Eve," "Titanic" and "La La Land" at 14.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
Annie embodied self-determination; as her adoptive “Daddy” put it, “Annie doesn’t need charity—just give her an even break and she’ll do the rest.”
From Slate • Aug. 17, 2024
We can’t spend $50 million on a park when we can’t even break ground on our project.’
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2023
And there’s no guarantee James will even break the record Tuesday; in fact, at his current scoring pace, he would be just shy of the mark when the Thunder game ends.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2023
“I’ll even break my back if that’s what it takes to keep you going.”
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
