breakdown

Example Sentences

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The Rams have lost four games this season, three resulting in part from special teams breakdowns.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition, we are going to take a bearish position if a breakdown occurs.

From MarketWatch

The organisation's trustees decided Dr Begum's position was "untenable" because of an "irretrievable breakdown in its trust and confidence" in her ability to do the job.

From BBC

It is the same thing that a mother does, even on the brink of a complete breakdown: She can’t strike.

From Los Angeles Times

The organisation's trustees decided Dr Halima Begum's position was "untenable" because of an "irretrievable breakdown in its trust and confidence" in her ability to do the job.

From BBC