breaking down
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But despite those delays, the conversation continued for an extended period before ultimately breaking down amid escalating accusations, personal attacks and disputes over basic facts.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
Crowle, who became player-manager, was hailed for breaking down ethnic and social barriers, with Dr Schwarz adding: "He's probably Cornish-Pachuca's most famous son, as far as football goes."
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Researchers found that these cells, called macrophages, accumulate iron while breaking down old red blood cells.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
In addition to being sanctioned, the ships are often past 15 years old, which is when parts start breaking down.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
And when the plowing was done and the worms had all disappeared, either eaten or safely underground, Mr. Fitzgibbon came back with the harrow, breaking down the furrows, and turned them all up again.
From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien
