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break free

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Definition of break free

as in escape

to get free from a dangerous or confining situation The hostages managed to break free before anyone got hurt.

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Recent Examples of break free James appeared to break free for a long touchdown run midway through the quarter, but the play was wiped out by a penalty. — Aliza Acuna, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026 The rocket’s upper stage accelerated the MMX spacecraft to a top speed of more than 24,000 mph, fast enough to break free of Earth’s gravitational pull for the 10-month voyage to Mars. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026 Eventually, the whale breaches the surface and Jay nearly manages to break free by climbing out of its open mouth. — Megan McCluskey, Time, 16 Oct. 2026 During trial, prosecutors presented video evidence that showed Torres breaking free from the group and, instead of leaving, running back toward Tenney, who had his back turned, and stabbing him in the chest, according to the press release. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for break free

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