breaking in
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Still, it may take some time for that young talent to show through, with USC also breaking in both a new defense and special teams concepts.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
Fritz fought back, triumphantly breaking in the seventh game of the third set with an enormous smash.
From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026
Because the fresh leather can be so rigid, little leaguers everywhere have devised their own methods for breaking in a brand new glove.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
Both teams are breaking in first-round running backs, rookies Omarion Hampton of the Chargers and Ashton Jeanty of the Raiders.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025
“No!” the boy princess screamed, his voice breaking in panic.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
