breaking point

Example Sentences

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He described the new archbishop's appointment as "a profound split, profound breaking point".

From BBC

The long-suffering recording engineer reaches his breaking point after becoming totally fed up with the band’s self-absorbed, self-destructive behavior.

From Los Angeles Times

But staff and patients alike warn that hospitals across the country are caught in the middle of a system, many believe, is close to breaking point.

From BBC

“They’re caring for their loved ones, work, kids, families and friends, and it can take them to the breaking point.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"I think, from what he's told me, he just reached breaking point with it," she said.

From BBC