How to Use catch a break in a Sentence
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That’s where the US may catch a break this time around.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 27 Sep. 2022
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Even some of the big cities in the Northeast may catch a break.
—Allison Chinchar and Jennifer Gray, CNN, 20 Oct. 2022
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But, of course, the couple of three and a half years couldn't catch a break.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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San Francisco could not catch a break for the rest of the game.
—Jenna Reyes, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Jan. 2023
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Drake just can’t seem to catch a break when Kendrick Lamar is in the picture.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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During the second half of the workweek, the South should catch a break.
—Brittany Shammas, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2023
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The fourth-largest city in the nation can’t catch a break weather-wise.
—Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 23 July 2024
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Want to splurge on a gift for women or men who rarely catch a break?
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2024
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Steve Wynn just can’t seem to catch a break on either coast.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2024
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Joel, a down-on-his-luck single dad, can’t catch a break.
—Todd Martensgame Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2023
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Even decades later, Ace of Cups still can’t quite catch a break.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2022
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Still, because this is Pachinko, my guy Noa cannot catch a break.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024
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Emerging market stocks couldn’t catch a break the past four years.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 19 May 2025
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But that’s part of the appeal for many looking to catch a break from the crowds and chaos of the urban areas.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 28 June 2024
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Russian oligarchs cannot seem to catch a break these days.
—Dana Givens, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2022
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Kentuckians can't seem to catch a break with the weather.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 9 Apr. 2024
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However, the northern part of the state could catch a break of sorts today.
—Leigh Morgan, al, 8 Aug. 2023
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Harry Styles can’t seem to catch a break during his live shows.
—Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 16 Nov. 2022
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Tight end Greg Dulcich hasn’t been able to catch a break on the injury front.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 23 May 2024
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This is our first look at Bond as existential hero, and the man can't catch a break.
—Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 29 May 2024
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The state of California can't catch a break from the heavy moisture coming in from the coast.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2023
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Tarik Cohen just can't catch a break with injuries these days.
—Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 21 May 2022
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One way or another, though, Rand just can't catch a break.
—Andrew Cunningham & Lee Hutchinson, Ars Technica, 22 Sep. 2023
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Jimmy Smits: Why can't the beloved TV actor catch a break in primetime?
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2024
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Novo Nordisk isn’t catching a break this year.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
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Punch the monkey can't catch a break.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
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Their advice for the millions of young unemployed people who just can’t seem to catch a break?
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
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While back-to-back silvers are no small accomplishment, against Stolz, the Dutchman can’t seem to catch a break.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
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Diane Warren can’t catch a break.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
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Somalia is one of those countries that just can’t catch a break.
—Robert W. Laird, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
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