break apart
Frequency: 8.015.1 per million words
to separate into pieces due to force
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- The old ship began to break apart in the violent storm.
- The band might break apart due to creative differences.
- The dry cookie broke apart in my hand.
- After years of arguments, their family finally broke apart.
- The ancient vase has started to break apart from age.
- Without a strong leader, the coalition will surely break apart.
- Be careful with that fragile model; it could break apart easily.
- Watching the alliance break apart was a painful experience for its members.
- The iceberg was seen breaking apart into smaller pieces.
- If the pressure continues, the company's management team is likely to break apart.