breaking in

Example Sentences

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"It's the great thing of being a good returner, you have a good chance of breaking in every game," she said.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 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

He insists there is still a high quality of breaking in Australia.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2024

As if there was a better time to be "breaking in."

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds