breaking point
Example Sentences
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With her original, breathy way of speaking, stressing odd syllables and stretching random vowels to the breaking point, her mad fashions and family of wigs, Moira is a sketch character with depth.
From Los Angeles Times
Underneath it all, the pair were quickly reaching their breaking point.
From Los Angeles Times
Other Fed officials might give the new chief a rate cut or two early on, economists say, but he could quickly reach a breaking point if he pushes for even more.
From MarketWatch
First Brands secured an emergency cash infusion from some of its largest customers to keep it afloat after the bankrupt auto-parts supplier warned it has reached a “breaking point” this week.
It may be “close to a breaking point. its board of directors need to wake up and realize that they can’t skimp on investments,” Harteveldt said.
From MarketWatch
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