"These are nice shoes, but they're too stiff. I hope it doesn't take too long to break them in."
"I hope I can learn my new job quickly. The manager hasn't scheduled much time for breaking me in."
"What time did the party break up last night?"
"Tim and Julie aren't going steady any more. They got really angry with each other and broke up."
"Have you heard the news? Julie broke up with Tim!"
"I'm sorry to hear that their marriage broke up. I'm sure the divorce will be difficult for the children."
"The two criminals broke out of prison yesterday.�
�Riots broke out after the government increased taxes again.�
1. �The new paint on the walls really brightens up the room�
2.�Meeting my friend on the street has really brightened up my day.�
"The new law brought about a slight decrease in petty crime"
"The new lifestyle brought about a huge change in her personality"
"Yes, you can borrow my pen, don't forget to bring it back to me when you're finished."
"Looking at the photos brought back a lot of memories of the place."
"No one thought Chuck could get an A in that course, but he brought it off."
"The government are bringing in a new tax bill."
"John Grisham is bringing out a new novel."
"Madonna has just brought out a great new album.�
"We planned to discuss overtime pay in the meeting. Why didn't someone bring that topic up?"
"Lucy's parents died when she was a baby. Her grandparents brought her up."
"If you're going to travel to Peru, you'd better brush up on your Spanish."
"Over the years the company built up a reputation for technological innovation�
�You need to build up your confidence.�
"Lightning struck Mr. Kennedy's barn last night. It burned down before the fire fighters arrived."
"All of Mr. Kennedy's hay burned up when his barn burned down."
"Did you hear how rudely Fred talked to me? That really burned me up!"
"Hey you! Don't butt in! Wait for your own turn!"
"I guess Marty really wants to be promoted. He's been buttering his boss up all week."
"Buzz off! You are annoying me."
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