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Meanings of break free in English

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Usage of break free in English
1
Not only this time, but every time it managed to break free.
The Black Unicorn
2
I break free and stand, but am immediately hit from behind again.
I am number four
3
Barely managing to break free, he flung himself back into the attack.
Metro 2034
4
A few are warm enough to break free and join our entourage.
Hull zero three
5
Torii says most visitors from around the country want to break free.
Reuters
6
Justin attempted to break free but was quickly overwhelmed by the guards.
The unincorporated man
7
In May, Madrid sought to break free from the nightmare of Covid-19.
The Irish Times
8
Bienne was trying to break free, ready to swing on the captain.
Dogs of war
9
She had called him to her because she could not break free.
The Tangle Box
10
Is this Katy's attempt to break free from the Swedish pop factory?
News.com.au
11
Katerina jerked back from Martin's brutal grip and struggled to break free.
Analog sff, december 2009
12
She struggled, trying to run to Hirondo, but she couldn't break free.
Sisterhood of Dune
13
He thrashed and struggled but could not break free of her embrace.
Fevre Dream
14
He was worried that a jeep would break free and crush him.
The Naked God
15
Is Perry trying to break free from Max Martin's straight up pop?
News.com.au
16
The more they struggled to break free, the more enmeshed they became.
The Guardian
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