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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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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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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
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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The burglary conviction came after Mr. Askew broke into an unstaffed concessions stand at a city park in the summer of 1994, hoping to get snacks or money.—
Joshua Sharpe,
New York Times,
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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That represented a nearly 20% cut in proceeds and a roughly 40% reduction in market capitalization.—
Bob Pisani,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
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It was pushed back when Goodman suffered a cut in sparring.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
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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