It was soon clear that a more or less open breach between Britain and the other powers was inevitable.

Despite his disappointment there was no immediate open breach.

This was natural enough; for an open breach with him would have made our lives very unpleasant.

We aren't ready yet for an open breach; a refusal would be out of character.

Two directors telephone Fleming, urging him to settle the dispute without an open breach.

The Chinese then charged across the open breach.

You know that, while we never had an open breach, my father and I did not pull well together.

For a year, an open breach with Tzani-bey had been denied him.

Offended by this open breach of discipline, he ordered his driver to stop, and stepped out.

Whether they are willing to help after such an open breach with Washington is unknown.