Break
Break verb - To cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly.
Labor
Labor verb - To devote serious and sustained effort.
Both words in one sentence
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At any moment, the action could be interrupted by a labor strike, mandated coffee break, or possible violation of some obscure union regulation.
Source: Weird Trade Union -
Break the Haughty: Prince Harry goes through this, what with being kidnapped (thus leading to the death of the main character's father) and forced into slave labor for ten years... But Thou Must!
Source: Video Game / Dragon Quest V - Panicky Expectant Father: Men are useless when it comes to childbirth and break down in hilarious hysterics as soon as labor starts.
Source: Gender Dynamics Index
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