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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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With the Department of Defense engaged in the biggest cargo movements in half a century, the move is designed to give a break to soldiers and civilians of the 598th Transportation Group, Rotterdam, the Netherlands, currently responsible for the Southwest Asia moves.
This makes sense, as Congress did not want to give a break on interest to taxpayers who simply failed to pay the tax shown on their return.
Imagine the tumult in our nation's capital had Microsoft marshaled its vast human resources: Young people shouting, "Two, four, six, eight; give a break to Mr.
 
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