break with
phrasal verb
broke with; broken with; breaking with; breaks with
: to end a relationship, connection, or agreement with (someone or something)
He broke with his former friends and colleagues when he decided to support the conservative candidate.
a strong desire to break with tradition/the past
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And the Dodgers went into the break with a bit of a split there, but not really too much of one.
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Neil Paine, New York Times, 22 July 2025
Aaliyah Edwards, Washington Mystics: The Mystics were reportedly exploring trade destinations for Edwards prior to the All-Star break with the Aug. 7 deadline approaching, but the sophomore has been impactful despite her limited playing time.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 21 July 2025
Collier is a five-time All-Star and is averaging 23.2 points and 7.6 rebounds per game as she’s helped the Lynx back to the top of the WNBA standings at the break with a 20-4 record.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
The Boston Red Sox are returning from the All-Star break with a new lease on the season.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
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Neil Paine, New York Times, 22 July 2025
Aaliyah Edwards, Washington Mystics: The Mystics were reportedly exploring trade destinations for Edwards prior to the All-Star break with the Aug. 7 deadline approaching, but the sophomore has been impactful despite her limited playing time.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 21 July 2025
Collier is a five-time All-Star and is averaging 23.2 points and 7.6 rebounds per game as she’s helped the Lynx back to the top of the WNBA standings at the break with a 20-4 record.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
The Boston Red Sox are returning from the All-Star break with a new lease on the season.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
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“Break with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/break%20with. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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