to change (as a secret message) from code into ordinary language
Alan Turing and the Bletchley Park mathematicians broke the Enigma code being used by the Nazis
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How To Die Alone followed Mel (Rothwell), a broke, fat, Black JFK airport employee who’s never been in love and forgotten how to dream, until an accidental brush with death catapults her on a journey to finally take flight and start living by any means necessary.—Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025 The immediate crisis has passed for the Isaac School District, and the Arizona State Board of Education awaits plans on what will likely be a years-long process to nurse the district back to fiscal health after going broke mid-school year.—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025
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After the news of Zuckerberg’s bunker broke, other one-percenters followed suit.—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2024 But then the defense broke again on the Blue run.—The Athletic College Football Staff, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for broke
Pope Francis was the first pope to take the name of St. Francis of Assisi, well-known for his call for engagement with the impoverished, love of creation and the Church.
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Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
The dedication to care for impoverished women and children continues to influence the culture and values of Mercy today.
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