broken-down

Example Sentences

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Typically more than 60% of appliance-industry demand comes from consumers replacing items under “duress,” meaning that their existing products have broken down and they have little choice but to buy new ones.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

In contrast, Microsoft hasn’t broken down similar demand for its Maia in-house chips.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

The strategy for Shropshire is broken down into 16 priorities, including restoring hedgerows, peatlands and wetlands, "re-naturalising" rivers and protecting "veteran trees".

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Others, considered non-optimal, lead to weaker translation and are more likely to be broken down.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

A van had broken down, spilling clothes and furniture all over the road and creating a big backup.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls