break out of
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Brooks is now the chief community officer for the nonprofit, whereby he helps people break out of their delusions.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
It’s OK to change your habits and break out of your comfort zone of savings accounts, checking accounts, CDs and annuities, as your friend finally did.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
Researchers had tasked Mythos with trying to break out of its not-connected “sandbox” and it did.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Even the longest winning streak in two and a half years hasn’t enabled shares to break out of that narrow range.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
I was average with an above-average ambition to break out of my neighborhood.
From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin
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