break with
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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Croatia returned from the hydration break with determination, forcing Panama to play its game for the first time so far.
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Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
The democratic socialist endorsed in three competitive House primary matchups, breaking with Democratic leaders by supporting leftist candidates who were unafraid to criticize Israel and push for ambitious economic policies.
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Elena Moore,
NPR,
24 June 2026
Activism appears here not as a break with Rollerena’s earlier public role, but as its necessary extension.
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Emilie Hardman,
JSTOR Daily,
24 June 2026
Even before changing parties in March, Kiley had broken with GOP leadership on several key votes.
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Mathew Miranda
june 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
The democratic socialist endorsed in three competitive House primary matchups, breaking with Democratic leaders by supporting leftist candidates who were unafraid to criticize Israel and push for ambitious economic policies.
—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
24 June 2026
Activism appears here not as a break with Rollerena’s earlier public role, but as its necessary extension.
—
Emilie Hardman,
JSTOR Daily,
24 June 2026
Even before changing parties in March, Kiley had broken with GOP leadership on several key votes.
—
Mathew Miranda
june 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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“Break with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/break%20with. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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