broke
Example Sentences
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In the second quarter, Mosley caught a pass over the middle and broke three tackles for 33 yards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
Norwegians have been laying flowers outside the royal palace in Oslo since news broke that Harald had died on Friday.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
That stockpile allowed it to dramatically slash its oil imports when the war broke out, keeping a lid on global oil prices and safeguarding its own economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
When soil organisms were more active, they broke down the cotton more quickly.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026
Mystery Auntie followed my eyes, broke into a big grin, and waved her arms like she was landing a jet.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
