breakdown

Example Sentences

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Sure: It’s not just this breakdown that set things up to be as bad as they are now.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Before that, Joseph, who is also autistic, was homeless due to family breakdown and was supported by charity St Basil's to find accommodation.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Fidelity has a useful breakdown of the three agencies’ bond ratings.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

And I had a breakdown in the ER.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

She was suffering from some kind of nervous breakdown.

From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo