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breakdown

[breyk-doun] / ˈbreɪkˌdaʊn /




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When I questioned this, I was not allowed to see a breakdown of how his benefit was being calculated.

From MarketWatch

Understanding how these chemicals evolve across different stages of plastic breakdown will be essential for assessing their long-term environmental impact.

From Science Daily

But the ceasefire collapsed when fresh tensions erupted early this month, with both sides accusing the other for the breakdown.

From BBC

They tackled a range of domestic topics, from affairs, blended families and adoption, to parenting and marital breakdown.

From BBC

Jeremy Allen White’s portrayal of the Boss, brimming with bravado onstage but nearing a breakdown at home, recently earned him a Golden Globe nomination.

From The Wall Street Journal