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breaks

  • plural
    of break.
    break
    verb (used with object)
    to smash, split, or divide into parts violently; reduce to pieces or fragments.
  • present tense form
    of break (3rd person singular).
    break
    verb (used with object)
    to smash, split, or divide into parts violently; reduce to pieces or fragments.

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These breaks can disrupt normal cellular activity and threaten cell survival if they are not properly repaired.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026

And last year there were two cable breaks in Shetland, which disrupted internet services and, in one case, took weeks to repair.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

If either side breaks or threatens new escalations, prices may move higher, he said.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

Gary Klein breaks down what went right for the Rams in a 24-9 win over the Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

His face breaks into a cautious smile, but one so earnest that it makes me smile, too.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse