break down
Example Sentences
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It is produced by beneficial gut bacteria when they break down tryptophan, an amino acid found in foods like turkey and nuts.
From Science Daily
Yes, heating systems are tricky to fix, but you had a good handle on the problem in advance and it broke down again.
From MarketWatch
“There’s nothing wrong,” she told herself—until she broke down.
If we can continue to break down the barriers, that's where the power lies.
From BBC
But the top seed's momentum faltered further in the second set and she was broken three times as Oliynykova forced a decider, where Raducanu was forced to fight back from a break down.
From BBC
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