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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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After Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the U.S. deployed an additional 20,000 troops to Eastern Europe to firm up NATO's eastern flank (there are now approximately 100,000 U.S. forces in Europe).—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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The governor of Puerto Rico pleaded for President-elect Trump to intervene after Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro threatened to invade the U.S. island territory.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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
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Kevin Owens interrupted the broadcast and had a spat with Matthew McConaughey, who was sitting in the crowd.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
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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Crosby put a pass on a platter for Erik Karlsson — one of the few Penguins who looked sharp in this game — and the defenseman appeared to have an open cage, only to be absolutely robbed by Gibson.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
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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However, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is under pressure to get most of Trump’s nominees ready for a vote by the time he is sworn in or shortly thereafter, various holdups could get in the way of that time frame.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
16 Jan. 2025
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Most of the holdup is (more than likely) caused by negotiations with Alonso and his agent, Scott Boras.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Break in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/break%20in. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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