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break down



VERB
choke up
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VERB
fall apart
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STRONGEST








VERB
molder
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An upper level trough across the Pacific Northwest, which has been keeping temperatures cooler, is expected to break down, according to the National Weather Service.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

But the stress levels increased for Zverev in a dramatic fourth set where he twice fell a break down, produced a series of costly double faults and needed electrolytes to fight off cramp.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Correlation data show that bitcoin’s relationship with large-cap technology shares at large remains elevated, while its relationship with the semiconductor and software sectors has begun to break down.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

If someone were to come and talk with him face-to-face, "I would break down crying," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Like Hitler and Stalin were fighting to see who could break down a door first.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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