break down
Example Sentences
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An upper level trough across the Pacific Northwest, which has been keeping temperatures cooler, is expected to break down, according to the National Weather Service.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
But the stress levels increased for Zverev in a dramatic fourth set where he twice fell a break down, produced a series of costly double faults and needed electrolytes to fight off cramp.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Correlation data show that bitcoin’s relationship with large-cap technology shares at large remains elevated, while its relationship with the semiconductor and software sectors has begun to break down.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
If someone were to come and talk with him face-to-face, "I would break down crying," he said.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
They also knew that the black community had been longing for the opportunity to break down barriers that had been in place for years and achieve a better education for their children.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
