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- noun Plural form of
break-up (alternative spelling ofbreakups ).
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Examples
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Hosley also had six tackles and four pass break-ups, a week after he had his first interception of the year against Boston College.
Beamer proud, but cautious after big comeback Mark Giannotto 2010
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He has four pass break-ups this year, and in that win over the Eagles he sacked quarterback Dave Shinskie, forced a fumble and recovered it all in one play.
Virginia Tech progress reports: defensive line Mark Giannotto 2010
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Invariably amid stories exposing the sorted details of these break-ups are accompanying stories offering advice to the not so famous who are experiencing similar situations; how to navigate the often overwhelming and confusing legal maze, how to deal with the emotional pain and anguish of ending a long- term marriage or picking up the pieces and moving forward when the divorce is final.
Laurie Giles: After the Dust Settles, Living Legally and Financially Happily Ever After Laurie Giles 2011
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"It means a lot to me," said Hosley of his career day, which also included six tackles and four pass break-ups.
Hosley's hands make a difference again Mark Giannotto 2010
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Yes, there were break-ups in the royal romance but they got back together again and they are clearly stronger than ever.
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Invariably amid stories exposing the sorted details of these break-ups are accompanying stories offering advice to the not so famous who are experiencing similar situations; how to navigate the often overwhelming and confusing legal maze, how to deal with the emotional pain and anguish of ending a long- term marriage or picking up the pieces and moving forward when the divorce is final.
Laurie Giles: After the Dust Settles, Living Legally and Financially Happily Ever After Laurie Giles 2011
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The state cannot create happy families, or broker amicable break-ups.
Divorced fathers to get more access to their children in custody law shakeup 2012
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My novels The Starter Wife and Queen Takes King, as well as the original screenplay I wrote for Stepmom, all center on marital break-ups.
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Against North Carolina State, he had five pass break-ups, but was also picked on at times by the Wolfpack.
Virginia Tech progress reports: the secondary Mark Giannotto 2010
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I had tackles for loses, pass break-ups, a sack and a safety -- the first safety of my entire career.
Clinton Portis's injury and a vivid memory of the moment I knew my career was over LaVar Arrington 2010
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