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Highfield, 35, only returned to the World Snooker Tour last year after he suffered a broken wrist in an e-scooter accident in 2023, and had to win four qualifying matches to secure his Crucible spot.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

She added that the PM had also broken ministerial rules by "saying something deliberately untrue" when he claimed in February that Lord Mandelson had been given security clearance for the role.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

He has completely broken the scale of superstar development, fast-forwarding his team from no-hoper waiting for draft picks into a true championship contender.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Castellanos previously told The Times that he and his friends had not broken any laws and that he was not posing a threat to officers when he was struck.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

“None of them know about the list. They’ve survived things like broken arms and chicken pox and minor car accidents and . . .” Chip gave Jonah a sidelong look, “. . . being adopted.”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix