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breaking

[brey-king] / ˈbreɪ kɪŋ /




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The 426-foot blast gave him 131 career home runs in Chavez Ravine — breaking a tie with Eric Karros for the most in Dodger Stadium history.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

The latest developments come as a top UN official told the Security Council in New York on Tuesday that "the West Bank is at breaking point".

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Don’t miss: Gold prices are breaking higher after a tough stretch.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

That interpretation suggests Alexander may not simply have been criticizing Harold for allegedly breaking an oath.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

But apparently, the Afterlife was bent on breaking all the rules tonight.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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