broke

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That year, the show made its streaming debut on Netflix — where it broke ratings records — and was bought by London-based entertainment company Moonbug.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Christian Pulisic, who broke out as a teenager in Germany with Borussia Dortmund, became the face of the group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Bloom, who shares daughter Daisy with Perry, later broke his silence on their separation, telling “Today” host Craig Melvin during a September interview that everything between them is “great.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

Khuliso Mudau broke towards the area and looked to skip past Montes, but the South African was stopped in his tracks by a rash tackle.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The sun’s frail light no longer broke the canopy, and in the deepening shadows, the faint glow of the four realms was beginning to appear.

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