breakdown

Example Sentences

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And I had a breakdown in the ER.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

To understand this, take a look at the breakdown of Treasury yields, which is the underlying, or real, yield plus inflation expectations.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

A breakdown of consumer spending, however, tells a more complicated story.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Over a period of just six weeks in 2019, Nathan's mental health declined rapidly after the breakdown of a relationship.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

After two days of minor irritation, a full-scale epidermal breakdown is under way.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich