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breakdown

[breyk-doun] / ˈbreɪkˌdaʊn /




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Private-credit funds provide an industry breakdown of their loans to companies each quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

That period was defined by a broad-based breakdown in mortgage and credit markets, ultimately exposing systemic weaknesses across the financial system.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

"It's a breakdown job," trainer Ben Davison aptly told him between rounds.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

In this Nord versus Surfshark breakdown, we explore the company origins and backgrounds.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

“Thank you all so much for coming,” she finished up, still no sign of a breakdown in her voice.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds