break away

Example Sentences

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George Washington, for one, feared that the area west of the Appalachians might soon break away because it was so remote and it traded via the Mississippi River and New Orleans, then in Spanish hands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

So Beijing is accelerating efforts to develop its own advanced semiconductors and break away from reliance on US hardware.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

As it descends into warmer air, chunks can break away and fall, but the phenomenon is rare, according to Heathrow Airport’s website.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Similar to Scotland, the top four break away after 22 March and will play each other twice to decide the title.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Otherwise I’ll never fully break away from what my life has always been.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman