break from (someone or something)
idiom
: to end a relationship, connection, or agreement with (someone or something)
She recently broke from the organization she helped found.
breaking from tradition/stereotypes
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As his speech rolled into Tuesday afternoon, Booker got help from Democratic colleagues, who gave him a break from speaking to ask him a question and praise his performance.
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Mike Catalini and Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Last year, for example, four top-flight games took place across Saturday, March 16, and Sunday, March 17, the same days as the four cup matches, so this season marks a break from that, allowing more focus to be given to the FA Cup.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The National Weather Service cautioned that while morning brought a break from the rain, any additional showers could quickly cause new flooding.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
In a break from Google’s usual practice, Android users will have to wait to try this out.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
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Mike Catalini and Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Last year, for example, four top-flight games took place across Saturday, March 16, and Sunday, March 17, the same days as the four cup matches, so this season marks a break from that, allowing more focus to be given to the FA Cup.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The National Weather Service cautioned that while morning brought a break from the rain, any additional showers could quickly cause new flooding.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
In a break from Google’s usual practice, Android users will have to wait to try this out.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Break from (someone or something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/break%20from%20%28someone%20or%20something%29. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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