break from (someone or something)
idiom
: to end a relationship, connection, or agreement with (someone or something)
She recently broke from the organization she helped found.
breaking from tradition/stereotypes
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Carter will get a short break from his typical routine Wednesday, as the team has the day off after three straight practices.
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Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 30 July 2025
What Happens Next Greene's break from Republican consensus may intensify debate within the party over Israel, U.S. aid and humanitarian accountability, especially as Trump himself has acknowledged worsening conditions in Gaza.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
While things aren’t all sunshine and roses in the program, the break from booze does improve Happy’s golf game.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Taking a break from the cover shoot, the season 21 judges grab a few directors chairs and sit in a quiet corner of the studio.
—EW.com, 29 July 2025
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Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 30 July 2025
What Happens Next Greene's break from Republican consensus may intensify debate within the party over Israel, U.S. aid and humanitarian accountability, especially as Trump himself has acknowledged worsening conditions in Gaza.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
While things aren’t all sunshine and roses in the program, the break from booze does improve Happy’s golf game.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Taking a break from the cover shoot, the season 21 judges grab a few directors chairs and sit in a quiet corner of the studio.
—EW.com, 29 July 2025
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“Break from (someone or something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/break%20from%20%28someone%20or%20something%29. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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