breakdown

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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

"It's a breakdown job," trainer Ben Davison aptly told him between rounds.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Below is a breakdown of NordVPN’s Basic plan for its three terms.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Rajesh’s mental breakdown had followed quickly on the heels of the riots.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee