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to break; to smash; to defeat; to destroy; to eliminate
敵の防衛線を打ち破った。
We broke through the enemy's defensive line.
長年の記録を打ち破って優勝した。
He shattered a long-standing record and won the championship.
自分の殻を打ち破ることが成長につながる。
Breaking out of your shell leads to growth.