breakers

Example Sentences

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Any sharp movement in stock price could trigger so-called circuit breakers that could pause trading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

"It's like building an expressway and adding speed breakers every few kilometres," says Bansal.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Spring breakers looking to avoid the chaos at the nation’s airports are considering driving to their destinations instead.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

When the extension cords running to the back popped the circuit breakers, repeatedly, he tried to curtail electricity usage in the camp.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Because the United States and Britain were now fighting together, Elizebeth turned to British code breakers for help.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield