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Recent Examples of break in
Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Yet during a brief break in play, with only 55 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was seen laughing on the field while talking to Tampa Bay defenders across the line of scrimmage.
—NBC News, 13 Jan. 2025
Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2025
Another reviewer who has arthritis said the thicker sole gave great support with no break-in time.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Yu and colleagues simulated the effect of this collapsing dark matter sub-halo on the break in the GD-1 stellar stream.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Yet during a brief break in play, with only 55 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was seen laughing on the field while talking to Tampa Bay defenders across the line of scrimmage.
—NBC News, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
His legacy was undone, however, by a pair of reporters investigating a break-in at the Watergate Hotel.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2025
Another reviewer who has arthritis said the thicker sole gave great support with no break-in time.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for break in
Verb
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To the delight of the band and chagrin of producers, hundreds of punks invaded the show, stage-diving and slam-dancing their way to TV notoriety and leading to the urban legend that Michaels banned the group from the show.—
Jason Newman,
Rolling Stone,
25 Jan. 2025
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Renowned photographer Ryszard Horowitz was born on May 5th, 1939, to a loving family in the historic city of Kraków, the former capital of Poland, but just four months later Nazi Germany invaded Poland, resulting in utter devastation.—
Danuta Hamlin,
Fox News,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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One source cited an example when Amorim interrupted a training session because two players were competing to see who could dribble the most.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Discouraging is one word for a potential work action that would (once again) interrupt CPS students’ educations, upend the routines of working parents and make Chicago a national punch line.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The legislation — which mandates the federal detention of immigrants without legal status who are accused of theft and burglary, among other things — was a priority for Republicans after immigration emerged as a signature issue for Trump and an effective cudgel against Democrats in November.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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Commercial burglaries: 2,463 in 2024 compared to 2,335 in 2023.—
Alexandria Sands,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Most people come to Florida to enjoy balmy breezes and stories about people robbing 7-Eleven’s with an alligator.—
Scott Maxwell,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2025
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And fellow Mariners great Ken Griffey Jr., who was inducted in 2016, was robbed of the distinction by three votes.—
Kimmy Yam,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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It was pushed back when Goodman suffered a cut in sparring.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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That represented a nearly 20% cut in proceeds and a roughly 40% reduction in market capitalization.—
Bob Pisani,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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That the holdup in the case was the statute of limitations fits into a growing pattern within the legal landscape.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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The arrival of Lana itself was delayed by a few hours, for which Punch claimed responsibility without sharing any specific details about what caused the holdup.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Break in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/break%20in. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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