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[breyk-doun] / ˈbreɪkˌdaʊn /




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Jeremy Allen White’s portrayal of the Boss, brimming with bravado onstage but nearing a breakdown at home, recently earned him a Golden Globe nomination.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the Seoul Central District Court in October rejected NewJeans's claims that the allegations had caused an "irreparable breakdown of trust" with ADOR.

From Barron's

Arguably what happened there highlighted a broader breakdown in many African nations between the people and those who govern them.

From BBC

The breakdown: The U.S. leads in models, chips, global talent and allies atop the supply chain.

From The Wall Street Journal

Receipt math breakdown Out of a party of four’s $500 dinner bill at Kindling Chicago....

From The Wall Street Journal