broke

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Vizirenko, who was working in a furniture factory in Poland when the war broke out, can’t remember how many deaths he has seen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

On Monday, the stock broke below a key technical level of support that it had held since February—$127, an indication that it could be headed even lower.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

During their heyday, they broke up long road journeys much as Cracker Barrel does in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Round-number theory also played a role, as shares broke down from a bearish descending triangle centered around the $100 level.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

I tried to sound casual, but apparently I’d never actually sounded casual in my life, because Grandma’s face broke into a knowing smile.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows