break with

phrasal 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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McDavid is leading the NHL in scoring at the Olympic break with 96 points with MacKinnon just three points aback. —

Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026 Supporters describe him as a chavista insider who later broke with Nicolás Maduro and who retains credibility and operational knowledge within the ranks. —

Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026 Known for his candor, Foran once famously told reporters that most of Walmart’s stores were not up to standard, breaking with a company culture that didn’t prize such directness. —

Phil Wahba, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026 Allyson Felix – who won world championship gold after giving birth to daughter, Camryn – broke with Nike, citing maternity pay. —

Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for break with