breaking

Example Sentences

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Another dealt with someone breaking up with them to get back with their ex, only to come crawling back.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The stock market rallied on Tuesday because apparently those three characters are going to leave quietly, at the same time, without breaking anything in your asset allocation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

The results open the door to new treatments aimed at breaking down these damaging sugars in the digestive system.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

Despite being charged by the Premier League, the EFL took on the case following their relegation last year and they were found guilty of breaking PSR rules in the English Football League.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Shadows spooled from the breaking surf, and it reminded Danny of the basket of yarn that Mrs. Garner kept in the living room out of reach from the twins.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova