broke out (of)

past tense of break out (of)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for broke out (of)
Verb
  • Anderson, who retired his first 10 batters, walked the bases loaded with one out in the fourth, but escaped the jam by striking out Jeremy Peña and getting Diaz to line out.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • India escaped the scary moment unscathed.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Acosta-Hernandez fled the vehicle on foot and officers established a perimeter.
    Graeme Taskerud, The Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2025
  • During the on-scene investigation, troopers learned that the alleged driver that fled the scene was Matthew Perez, 21, of West Haven.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Broke out (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broke%20out%20%28of%29. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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