合并的消息在产品发布前被曝出。

News of the merger ___broke just before the product launch.

揭露腐败丑闻的调查记者获得了国家奖项。

The investigative journalist who ___broke the corruption story received a national award.

和平条约的细节一夜之间被公开，占据了全球头条。

Details of the peace treaty ___broke overnight, dominating global headlines.