He needed to make a complete break with the past.

他得与过去彻底告别。

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She wanted to make a clean break with the past.

她想与过去完全断绝。

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It's make-or-break time for the company.

这是公司盛衰的关键时刻。

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They make proteins including oxygen-carrying blood substances, antibodies to protect against disease, and substances that break down sugar.

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But as long as such high returns are available on short-term government paper, even a tax break may not make longer-term, riskier investments look sufficiently appetising.

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Centre-back Curtis Davies headed a dominant City in front in first-half stoppage time before Marlon King raced clear after the break to make it 2-0.

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Throughout parenthood, people agility is a must-have, make-or-break skill.

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