breaks

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Unforced errors flew freely from both players' racquets and the pair twice traded breaks in the opening set before Boulter served it out at the second time of asking.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

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

During my breaks, I work on the doll.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron