breaking down
Example Sentences
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Today I’m breaking down why I think the market’s meteoric rise is still rational, and how the software sector proves that investors are grounded in reality.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
But despite those delays, the conversation continued for an extended period before ultimately breaking down amid escalating accusations, personal attacks and disputes over basic facts.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
Crowle, who became player-manager, was hailed for breaking down ethnic and social barriers, with Dr Schwarz adding: "He's probably Cornish-Pachuca's most famous son, as far as football goes."
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Wilson was unaware that talks were breaking down.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
His very heart was bleeding, and it took all the manhood of him—and there was a royal lot of it, too—to keep him from breaking down.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
