broken-down

Example Sentences

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The story is much the same when broken down by income.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

It has broken down meticulously constructed networks of trust and generally slowed the response to the virus.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Two 24-hour strikes by London Underground drivers will go ahead on Tuesday and Thursday, as talks aimed at averting the action have broken down, the BBC understands.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

As a result, fewer mitochondrial proteins are broken down, which improves mitochondrial efficiency and boosts cellular energy production.

From Science Daily • May 21, 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