break down
Example Sentences
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During ferroptosis, oxidation damages critical molecules, particularly the fatty molecules that make up cell membranes, eventually causing the cells to break down.
From Science Daily • Jul. 9, 2026
When Jennifer Siebel Newsom rejected the term “first lady” and decided to go by “first partner,’’ she became the first wife of a California governor to signal she wanted to break down traditional gender stereotypes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026
Let’s break down what we know—and, more pointedly, don’t—about McConnell’s condition, then get into the broader issue of lawmakers not being straight about their health.
From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026
The group noticed a fire in the house just before 23:30 BST on Thursday and began trying to break down the door.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
And that's why every time I was faced with yet another setback in my romantic life, I'd purposely break down in tears in front of Kia.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
