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as in invades
to enter a house or building by force usually with illegal intent
the burglars broke in by smashing a window
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as in interrupts
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion
he rudely broke in to drop the names of several celebrities that he had met
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Recent Examples of breaks in
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2026
Officials are urging anyone attending parades, concerts and fireworks shows to stay hydrated, take breaks in the shade and monitor local weather conditions.
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Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
As repair and evaluation work continues following major breaks in the Haverhill sewer line over a week ago, a nonprofit’s testing is still showing unsafe levels of fecal bacteria downstream in the Merrimack River.
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Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
5 July 2026
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2026
Split up focus time into 5-minute increments with breaks in between and longer tasks into small chunks.
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Liz Regalia,
Parents,
23 June 2026
Authorities are also considering additional measures including overnight curfews and breaks in infinite scrolling for those under 18.
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ABC News,
15 June 2026
Gaming sites will be impacted and the government is also looking at overnight curfews and breaks in infinite scrolling for 16- to 18-year-olds.
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The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
Even small breaks in the skin can be enough for the screwworm to lay eggs, according to the CDC.
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Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2026
Officials are urging anyone attending parades, concerts and fireworks shows to stay hydrated, take breaks in the shade and monitor local weather conditions.
—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
As repair and evaluation work continues following major breaks in the Haverhill sewer line over a week ago, a nonprofit’s testing is still showing unsafe levels of fecal bacteria downstream in the Merrimack River.
—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
5 July 2026
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
—
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2026
Split up focus time into 5-minute increments with breaks in between and longer tasks into small chunks.
—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
23 June 2026
Authorities are also considering additional measures including overnight curfews and breaks in infinite scrolling for those under 18.
—
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Gaming sites will be impacted and the government is also looking at overnight curfews and breaks in infinite scrolling for 16- to 18-year-olds.
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The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
Even small breaks in the skin can be enough for the screwworm to lay eggs, according to the CDC.
—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breaks in
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The devil invades a Georgetown home, and holy men have quite the job to do on a demonic little girl.
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Smoke invades their businesses, even their sleep Inside MV Automotive at East Olympic Boulevard and Alma Avenue, Manny Villasenor, whose father owns the mechanic shop, said the smoke had forced him to close earlier.
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When asked if Muir needed a break during his 300-foot climb, Sawyer, 80, interrupts.
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The ability to pause interrupts that cycle.
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What people want to hear is your own voice; the story told in your own way, and that’s what AI completely robs everyone of.
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The ban has been widely celebrated by advocates who hope Vermont’s move will prompt similar action in other states to prevent the neurologic disease that robs people of control over their movements and affects about 1 million Americans.
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