He has all new running backs and receivers to work with, and the break-in period seems to be taking longer than expected.

In part, the current tensions reflect the break-in period of a board on which five of the seven members have never served before.

After a break-in period, he said, careful records are kept about how often each part needs service, and work is scaled back accordingly.

Unlike boots of old - which often required a long and painful break-in period - today's styles are designed to feel broken in.

I forced myself to repeat, "There is no such thing as a break-in period," until the urge to purchase passed.

These were universally uncomfortable, especially during the break-in period when they were new.

For some riders the break-in period may be longer.

They were initially so rigid to be extremely uncomfortable, but softened up after a break-in period.

Both units need every second of the break-in period.

The kitchen had to shift into overdrive even before its break-in period was over.