breakdown
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Experts say that North Korea has expanded its nuclear and missile capabilities since the breakdown of Trump's negotiations with Kim, whom he last met in person in 2019.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Fiber reduced the bacterial breakdown of the gut's mucus lining, which in turn lowered production of the harmful phenols.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026
Here’s a breakdown of what it’s like around the globe:
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
She reminds journalists of that when she tries to breakdown the WSL's tactics.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
The thing about having a mental breakdown is that no matter how obvious it is that you’re having one, it is somehow not obvious to you.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
Philadelphia and Boston, much older cities, have more water main breakdowns than L.A.,
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Although rulings on the shadow docket are typically unsigned and do not include vote breakdowns, we were able to identify how a justice voted in some cases.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
Tenants regularly endure leaky pipes, mold, rodent infestations and furnace breakdowns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
The RAC said it is anticipating breakdown assistance will "increase significantly as temperatures peak", adding that it was already dealing with 10% more breakdowns than usual for this time of year.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
A string of especially perplexing breakdowns had bedeviled the lab that year, at a time when Lawrence was struggling to fill a mounting stack of orders for radioisotopes from all over the country.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
