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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The colt will break from the No. 8 post, which has seen nine winners at Churchill Downs.
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Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
Many Taylor Swift fans are taking a break from searching for Reputation (Taylor's Version) updates to theorize over her attendance at this year's Met Gala—and Travis Kelce's latest outing may serve as a clue.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 3 May 2025
Photos: National chain retailers shutter locations across the U.S.
A break from the news
💋 Pucker up!
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 2 May 2025
When Maia was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2019, the siblings extended their break from the sport.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 1 May 2025
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Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
Many Taylor Swift fans are taking a break from searching for Reputation (Taylor's Version) updates to theorize over her attendance at this year's Met Gala—and Travis Kelce's latest outing may serve as a clue.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 3 May 2025
Photos: National chain retailers shutter locations across the U.S.
A break from the news
💋 Pucker up!
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 2 May 2025
When Maia was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2019, the siblings extended their break from the sport.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for break from (someone or something)
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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 13 May. 2025.
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