breakdown

Example Sentences

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Ahead, a clear breakdown of the different outdoor cooking methods to try this summer—and the gear you’ll need to make it happen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

This overheard comment, plus a confluence of socially embarrassing events at the Meryton ball later, push Mary to the point of breakdown.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

However, she warned of a "thundery breakdown" on Thursday afternoon.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

The breakdown of Murrin’s bill was $65,318 in unpaid tax, accuracy-related penalties of $65,318 — and roughly $250,000 in estimated interest.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

She called her adviser at NYU, told him she’d had a nervous breakdown, took off the rest of the semester.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri