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breakage

[bray-kij] / ˈbreɪ kɪdʒ /


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In 2013, the agency opened a probe into Kia Sorento SUVs in response to numerous reports from drivers of unexpected sunroof breakage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026

He also asserted "that he had no intention of fleeing and that there was no breakage of the bracelet's strap."

From Barron's ● Nov. 24, 2025

Historically, cables in Taiwan, Vietnam and Egypt have all been vulnerable to breakage and sabotage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 28, 2025

It was just like a bro-code breakage, and I said, "That's it. I'm done with the guy."

From Salon ● May 18, 2024

“Whether he is banished for treason or bond breakage, I care not. I just want him gone. Who among us could ever trust him again?” shouted a woman.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins

In the past, Twitter prevented breakages from escalating by having people around to diagnose and solve problems immediately.

From New York Times ● Feb. 28, 2023

"It's not all done on the morning of the event, but there are occasions where breakages, damage occurs during the rehearsals," he said.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2022

Cohen said he was conscious of the “gaps and breakages everywhere” — between his generation’s views of Israel and its parents’, and between American and Israeli Jews.

From Seattle Times ● May 10, 2022

Cohen said he was conscious of the “gaps and breakages everywhere” - between his generation’s views of Israel and its parents’, and between American and Israeli Jews.

From Washington Times ● May 10, 2022

There were several breakages because I was brandishing the sword so clumsily.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke


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