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breakdown

[breyk-doun] / ˈbreɪkˌdaʊn /




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We have looked at a detailed breakdown of the state of 210 NHS Wales sites, ranging from community clinics to major general hospitals.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 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

In this Nord versus Surfshark breakdown, we explore the company origins and backgrounds.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Nothing and no one— not even the president of the United States—would thwart * James Hood left the university after only two months, wanting to avoid a breakdown.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry