break with
Britishverb
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Separate from, sever relations with. For example, On this issue the prime minister was forced to break with his cabinet . [Late 1500s] Also see break off , def. 2 and 3.
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Depart from, reject, as in The couple broke with tradition and decided to write their own marriage vows . [Late 1800s]
Example Sentences
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He added for Marseca this will provide a "real positive feeling" and that City "can go into this international break with real pride".
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Gallen, a proven starter who has been horrendous in 2026, has been out since the All-Star break with elbow inflammation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
But this week, in a refreshing break with the past, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has started to release these documents on a universally available portal.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
Take a break with this movie review: We regret to inform you that Raygun is back.
From Slate ● Sep. 2, 2026
There are rare moments in history when a single object or action changes everything—when there’s a clean, violent break with the past and a tumble into an uncertain future.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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