| When his parents broke up, he said he might kill himself, and he was admitted to hospital and began treatment. |
| Marriages broke up, alerting women to the disadvantages of being financially dependent. |
| The day we broke up it was like the whole school suddenly got a fresh lick of paint. |
| The weekend before school broke up, Emily threw a farewell party for Liz and Steven. |
| Work started as soon as the school broke up for the summer and was ready for the pupils' return. |
| The band broke up for three years, and it was only after their reunion that the band members decided to go into drug rehab. |
