Breaking off
Breaking off noun - An instance of sudden interruption.
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Diverting and breaking off are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Diverting" instead a noun phrase "Breaking off".
Diverting
Diverting adjective - Providing amusement or enjoyment.
Breaking off and diverting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Breaking off" instead a noun "Diverting".
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A brief sequence in We Were Soldiers when Hal Moore calls a Broken Arrow, diverting all air assets in-theatre to help him: in addition to F-100s and A-6 Intruders taking off from land bases and carriers, there are shots of other aircraft already in-flight breaking off from their missions.
Source: Fighter-Launching Sequence
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