1.   Colonel Goreng broke the news to me, making no effort to cushion the blow.

2.   Do you want to break the news or shall I?

3.   I broke the news to some people.

4.   I think perhaps I should talk to Connor first, so he can break the news gently to Patrick and Mary.

5.   It was at some point during this trip that she broke the news to Sam.

6.   Maybe I should speak to Connor first, so he can break the news gently to Patrick and Mary.

7.   None wanted to be the one to break the news.

8.   Rashbrook broke the news as delicately as he could.

9.   She clearly relished the prospect of breaking the news to them.