break
verb (used with object)
to smash, split, or divide into parts violently; reduce to pieces or fragments.
has been breaking
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present perfect progressiveof break (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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BBC Verify has been breaking down what Reform says it wants to do - and how realistic it is.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, tourism has been breaking records in Greece: more than 40 million visitors in 2024, a performance that is expected to be surpassed again for 2025.
From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026
“Silver has been breaking milestone after milestone, with traders happy to buy every dip they could get their hands on,” said Fawad Razaqzada, market analyst for global macroeconomics at Forex.com.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 23, 2026
Justin Dean has been breaking records too, only his accomplishments have been decidedly more humble.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2025
“Of course not, I like to win arguments. In fact, I always win arguments. Back to the subject—have you noticed how bad your face has been breaking out lately?”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
