break up

Example Sentences

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He broke up play really well, dominated in midfield and capped it off with a goal.

From BBC

Another fell short on a pass that was broken up.

From Los Angeles Times

Ministers want to see "substantial amendments" to the legislation, meaning it is unlikely to pass before parliament breaks up for next year's election.

From BBC

It was also always true that she had nothing to do with causing The Beatles to break up and that she was, and remains, a visionary, a revolutionary, and a highly accomplished and influential artist.

From Salon

District Judge Amit Mehta had declared Google a “monopolist,” leaving investors to wonder if the internet search pioneer would be broken up.

From Barron's