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breakdown

[breyk-doun] / ˈbreɪkˌdaʊn /




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The breakdown: The U.S. leads in models, chips, global talent and allies atop the supply chain.

From The Wall Street Journal

Receipt math breakdown Out of a party of four’s $500 dinner bill at Kindling Chicago....

From The Wall Street Journal

On day one in Melbourne, England hit an average of 6.89m and Australia endured a Boxing Day batting breakdown as they were toppled for 152.

From BBC

This included breakdown of the blood-brain barrier, damage to nerve fibers, chronic inflammation, reduced formation of new neurons in the hippocampus, weakened communication between brain cells, and extensive oxidative damage.

From Science Daily

It expected a rise in breakdowns as the weather becomes colder and 4.2 million journeys will be taken on roads.

From BBC