breakaway

Example Sentences

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Bowen said the breakaway conference in Santa Marta was "a positive contribution" -- but did not say how their concerns might be incorporated into a final negotiated outcome.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

A former TV exec, Bevacqua acknowledged a Super League’s lucrative appeal—and Notre Dame would be a desirable addition—but argued a breakaway of the richest teams violated “the spirit of college football.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Marner opened the scoring with a spectacular breakaway goal, skating on to William Karlssson’s two-line pass as he entered the offensive zone and beating LaCombe up the center of the ice to the crease.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The numbers involved are extraordinary and prompted the PGA Tour to find funding to stem an exit flow of talent that was attracted to the breakaway tour and threatened the future of the golfing establishment.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

A little farther back, Jordie is pumping his fist, like he’s watching a soccer match and I’m on a breakaway.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman