broke

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The latest action by resident doctors - previously known as junior doctors - was called after talks to end the three-year long dispute broke down at the end of March.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

“I almost broke down crying,” Munn says, recalling how overwhelmed she felt that morning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Bass, who was out of the country when the fire broke out, was unsteady in her early public appearances and, since then, has faced sharp criticism over the pace of the rebuilding.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Weeks before Cynthia’s death, after Ortiz broke things off with Hatley, she allegedly became hysterical.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

My heart broke as I looked at them.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler