ADJ.
hard, lately, long, soon, sufficient, used
The long breaking-in period made it difficult to enjoy the new car at first.
VERB + BREAKING
accused, avoid, blame, clouds, come, dance, fighting, includes
The clouds came breaking through the mountains just as we arrived at the viewpoint.
BREAKING + NOUN
eggs, foam, instruments, lamp-posts, law, tradition, vase
She was breaking eggs into a bowl when her phone rang.
PREP.
down, out, up, with, without
The car broke down on the highway during rush hour yesterday.
ADV.
always, gently
She was always breaking her promises, which made it hard for anyone to trust her.