breakdown

Example Sentences

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Here is a breakdown of how the 11 sectors of the S&P 500 have performed, with the full index at the bottom:

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

To understand this, take a look at the breakdown of Treasury yields, which is the underlying, or real, yield plus inflation expectations.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

A comprehensive breakdown of each race or proposed tax measure can be found here.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

In my mid 60s, I found myself divorced and on the verge of a nervous breakdown.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

"A small breakdown," the father murmured to himself.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez