breakage
Example Sentences
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He also asserted "that he had no intention of fleeing and that there was no breakage of the bracelet's strap."
From Barron's
Many bones showed fresh fractures caused by blunt impacts soon after the elephant's death, indicating deliberate breakage.
From Science Daily
They also serve as what is called "protective style", which means minimising the daily pulling and tugging on hair that can cause breakages.
From BBC
Historically, cables in Taiwan, Vietnam and Egypt have all been vulnerable to breakage and sabotage.
From Los Angeles Times
Now, a new discovery by researchers at Tohoku University has offered insights into how glass resists breakage, potentially paving the way for highly durable, break-resistant materials.
From Science Daily
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