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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Carlsson was outstanding in his return to the Ducks’ lineup after missing the final 11 games before the break with a thigh injury that kept him out of the Olympics.
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Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
But the announcement of Slover's award marks a break with that pattern as he was awarded the medal just 52 days after his mission, a short turnaround similar to what was seen in World War II.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Washington led all scorers at the break with 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting, including 2-of-2 from outside the arc.
—Field Level Media, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Texas desperately wants to enter the break with the lead.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
But the announcement of Slover's award marks a break with that pattern as he was awarded the medal just 52 days after his mission, a short turnaround similar to what was seen in World War II.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Washington led all scorers at the break with 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting, including 2-of-2 from outside the arc.
—Field Level Media, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Texas desperately wants to enter the break with the lead.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Break with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/break%20with. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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