breakdown
Example Sentences
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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.
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