breakage

Example Sentences

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Part of elephants' whisker evolution is to prevent breakage, said Schulz.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

The increase was driven by new restaurant openings and higher gift card breakage revenue, Chipotle said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Historically, cables in Taiwan, Vietnam and Egypt have all been vulnerable to breakage and sabotage.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2025

Osteoporosis is a skeletal condition that leads to the weakening of bones, making them porous, fragile, and prone to breakage.

From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2024

Their relationship is again strained to the point of breakage.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman