breaks

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But sometimes the process breaks down in unexpected ways.

From Science Daily • May 25, 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

My heart absolutely breaks for you, Brexton and Lennix.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Boo breaks into peals of laughter and shakes her head no.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko