breakdown

Example Sentences

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The breakdown here is mostly cinnamon, anchored and warm, with cardamom hovering just at the edges.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

When asked, Sky Sports and the Premier League would not discuss the breakdown of selections on a week-to-week basis.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Private-credit funds provide an industry breakdown of their loans to companies each quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 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

And then he has another breakdown, again after an ill-advised trip to Arles.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman