breaks

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When this transfer process breaks down, nerve fibers begin to deteriorate, Ji explained.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

The cognitive and emotional weight of it accumulates until something breaks.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

“What I always liked about PC gaming is that I’m very much in control of my own device. If a singular part of my PC breaks, I can replace that,” Wünsch said.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Polymarket told the BBC: "When a conflict breaks out, people turn to the news for commentary and they come to Polymarket for information."

From BBC • May 21, 2026

And a letter that breaks my heart to think about.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler