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break down



VERB
choke up
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VERB
fall apart
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STRONGEST








VERB
molder
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The reason, Chan says, is that designs tend to be harder to break down into components and easier for a single person to work on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Peptides occur naturally in the body but break down quickly after serving their purpose.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Finally, the hosts break down the WNBA’s landmark collective bargaining agreement and why Nobel laureate Claudia Goldin was the MVP of the negotiation.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Researchers have uncovered how a mysterious ion channel helps cells break down waste, opening new possibilities for treating Parkinson's disease.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

I have to do it and not break down.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison