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Discover LudwigThe phrase "earned a break" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that someone has worked hard and deserves a rest or a reward.
Example: "After months of overtime and dedication, she finally earned a break and took a week off to relax."
Alternatives: "deserved a rest" or "merited a pause."
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Japan have earned a break.
She then earned a break early in the third set.
Dementieva was serving for the set at 5-4 when Li earned a break point.
Lawrence Ostlere here taking over from Ian for a little while – he's earned a break.
Krueger earned a break point with a lucky netcord that dropped into Coppejans's court but then jammed a forehand wide.
They have earned a break by silencing and likely slaying the Boston Red Sox before George Steinbrenner's 74th birthday tomorrow.
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Then celebrates after earning a break point.
She fights back to deuce and then earns a break point when Bouchard's forehand falters.
Lopez, seeded 28th, stayed with his opponent despite not earning a break point in the entire match.
Djokovic, who has yet to earn a break point on Nadal's serve, will begin the second set serving.
Although considered one of the game's best returners, Murray failed to earn a break point against Wawrinka.
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