broke

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There was also the odd disagreement - both recall a particularly testy occasion when they nearly fell out over whether to play Stay by Shakespears Sister - a row that ended when Lynne broke the CD.

From BBC

In a sign of just how frustrating managing the crisis has become, the governor of North Aceh broke down publicly earlier this month.

From BBC

Duplantis cleared 6.30m in this competition, broke the world record for the 14th time and secured his third world title.

From BBC

Cambodia has not officially announced that any of its troops have been killed since the fighting broke out on December 7.

From Barron's

She opened it and broke down crying, as Walker struggled to compose himself.

From The Wall Street Journal