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break
a discontinuity, e.g. the change in coat color from puppies to adults.
wool break
horizontal bands of weakness in wool or haircoats may result in a 'break' in the wool and loss of the fleece, or a significant downgrading of its value. The weakness is usually the result of a period of disturbed metabolism, e.g. a severe attack of disease, or of poor nutrition.
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Asked whether Sharon's latest onslaught has broken the back of the Palestinians, or instead advanced their aspirations, Kuttab responded, "There are two schools of thought on this.
Daoud Kuttab recalls destruction of TV station, Al Quds University ... by Twair, Pat McDonnell / Washington Report on Middle East Affairs
An Appellate Court ruling has broken the back of a two-year-old rent strike in an Upper East Side apartment building and enabled the property owner to recoup nearly $250,000 in back rent.
Appeals Court breaks strike, tenants must pay $250,000 by Real Estate Weekly
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