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'break away' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'break away' with 3 example sentences.


break away verb

: move away or escape suddenly

: break off (a piece from a whole)

: interrupt a continued activity

: withdraw from an organization or communion

: flee; take to one's heels; cut and run


  • Scotland wants to break away from England.
  • Can you break away from your parents?
  • Modern art has broken away from nineteenth century conventions.
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