break with

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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Players often arrive back from their summer breaks with a base level of fitness — enhanced by light and sporadic individual training during their holidays — and their natural athlete’s stamina. — George Edwards, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026 After beginning the post-World Cup break with a three-match unbeaten streak, Bay (5-10-4, 19 points) has gone five consecutive matches without a victory over the last three weeks. — Staff, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026 The American Academy of Pediatrics broke with the CDC and continued to recommend vaccination against 18 childhood diseases. — Richard Escobedo, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 The army blamed the attack on forces linked to Iván Mordisco, who broke with the landmark 2016 peace agreement between the Colombian government and the FARC. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for break with

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