break a paragraph in html code example

Example 1: new line html

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Line 1 of text
<br>
Line 2 of text

Example 2: breaks html

<p>
i need a break <br>
  ok done with break <br>
  had to have another break
  <br>
  HAD ANOTHER BREAK!!!
</p>