breakdown

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Sure: It’s not just this breakdown that set things up to be as bad as they are now.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Before that, Joseph, who is also autistic, was homeless due to family breakdown and was supported by charity St Basil's to find accommodation.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The breakdown of divisions for boys and girls ranges from third grade to eighth grade and will be played on Sundays beginning Aug. 16 at Agoura, Oak Park and Westlake.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Here is a breakdown of how the 11 sectors of the S&P 500 have performed, with the full index at the bottom:

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

"A small breakdown," the father murmured to himself.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez