breaking
Example Sentences
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While U.S. stocks enjoyed a third year of gains, international markets trounced the U.S. market, breaking a multiyear streak of underperformance.
From Barron's
“The wineglass was so delicate, and her touch so assured, that she could change its shape from round to oval without breaking it.”
The former prop turned out over 340 times for the club - breaking the record of league appearances for Leicester in 2023-24.
From BBC
Martin gave his word, and breaking it is a needless distraction and blemish on the party.
From Los Angeles Times
Around 10 European countries are on the verge of, or coming close to, breaking their annual temperature record, notably due to an exceptional summer.
From Barron's
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