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breakdown

[breyk-doun] / ˈbreɪkˌdaʊn /




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Understanding how these chemicals evolve across different stages of plastic breakdown will be essential for assessing their long-term environmental impact.

From Science Daily

But the ceasefire collapsed when fresh tensions erupted early this month, with both sides accusing the other for the breakdown.

From BBC

They tackled a range of domestic topics, from affairs, blended families and adoption, to parenting and marital breakdown.

From BBC

Jeremy Allen White’s portrayal of the Boss, brimming with bravado onstage but nearing a breakdown at home, recently earned him a Golden Globe nomination.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the Seoul Central District Court in October rejected NewJeans's claims that the allegations had caused an "irreparable breakdown of trust" with ADOR.

From Barron's