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• deadlock: Germany took a more bellicose attitude toward trying to break the deadlock on the Western Front.

• law: Warning: we always prosecute people who break the law.

• cycle: The education agenda is challenging, with schools working hard to break the cycle of urban deprivation.

Preposition: through

• clutter: Our new products break through the mass market clutter to deliver distinctive toys that inspire the imagination and bring out a child's true character.

Adjective modifier

• short: Isles of Scilly: A short break on the island will provide a lasting memory.

• relaxing: The holiday is designed to enable patients and carers who might not be able to otherwise take a holiday to have a relaxing break.

• romantic: Romantic Breaks If you're planning a romantic break, we know just the places to send you for that special experience.

Modifies a noun

• clause: Under no circumstances should a break clause be exerciseable by a landlord within the first 6 months of an Assured Shorthold Tenancy.

Noun used with modifier

• lunch: Drop by for a break from shopping or during your lunch break, pop in for a light lunch or Business Lunch.

• weekend: Their policies are made for travelers going on holidays, business trips, weekend breaks or backpacking for 12 months.

• career: Career breaks - Consideration will be given to requests for a career break, which is special leave without pay for an agreed period.

• coffee: I did a few fun songs then spoke from 10.00am until about 1.00pm with a short coffee break in the middle.

• summer: Current students can spend their summer break in Canada.

Particle object: down_obj

• barrier: An Asian genetic counselor, soon joined by two more, helped to break down the communication barriers.

Followed by an intransitive particle

• through: Would you say it is a struggle for homegrown hiphop to break through in Australia?