breakdown

Example Sentences

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That can lead to rhabdomyolysis, a severe muscle breakdown caused by overexertion that can result in kidney failure, said Francisco J. Amaro Gahete, a leading researcher focused on whole-body EMS.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

That period was defined by a broad-based breakdown in mortgage and credit markets, ultimately exposing systemic weaknesses across the financial system.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

She broke the news to fans in an Instagram live in the midst of what she describes as a "full-on breakdown".

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

In this Nord versus Surfshark breakdown, we explore the company origins and backgrounds.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

This woman is prepared to see me without references—Cathy’s told her some story about my having a breakdown but being fully recovered now.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins