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

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

From Salon • Mar. 31, 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

The breakdown of his games is 16 for Villa, 32 for Chelsea and, since his move in 2024, 49 with Dortmund.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

As for Caroline, I think she’s on the verge of a breakdown.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman