Sentence examples for break with precedent from inspiring English sources

Ben might break with precedent and revoke a rose.

So prosecuting the marabouts is a major break with precedent, Mr. Thioub said.

Perhaps Mr. Romney's most jarring break with precedent was his reluctance to engage with members of the legislature.

The situation is so confused and its resolution so important to the peace process that the government should again break with precedent and just tell all.

When Africa and Macedonia became provinciae to be regularly assigned to commanders, it was decided to break with precedent by not increasing the number of senior magistrates (praetors).

She is not the first woman to break with precedent in her choice of bridal jewelry, but her experience underscores a sea change in the industry.

The president-elect continued to break with precedents, as he had throughout his campaign.

Once you establish special treatment and break with precedents, the entire legal process becomes murky, unpredictable and likely to spread more fear than confidence in the outcomes.

Last month, he broke with precedent by promising to keep rates low for an extended period.

When electricity was privatised, in 1988, Labour's new energy spokesman, Tony Blair, broke with precedent by not promising to renationalise.

Bill Clinton bought into the idea, which is to say he broke with precedent and left Greenspan alone.