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24 Mar 2023
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Breaking news.
What does it have to do with the word BREAK ?
Why is the term *Breaking news?
Breaking news.
What does it have to do with the word BREAK ?
Why is the term *Breaking news?
What does it have to do with the word BREAK ?
Why is the term *Breaking news?
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- English (US)
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Breaking news means like new or live news/hot news
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@Jay2307 Thank you!
The word Break has a certain meaning by itself ->
cause something to) divide into two or more parts or groups
I wonder if native speakers associate the term Breaking news with the primary definition of the word break /
?
The word Break has a certain meaning by itself ->
cause something to) divide into two or more parts or groups
I wonder if native speakers associate the term Breaking news with the primary definition of the word break /
?
- English (US)
- English (US)
It also has the implication of something erupting suddenly, like bursting. I can't say what the original origin is, but both of these explanations make sense today.
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