breakdown

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His predecessor Maresca ended his tenure after a breakdown in relations with the ownership and having dropped a league‑high 15 points from winning positions - prompting frequent criticism of his mid-match decisions.

From BBC

These can include muscle pain and weakness, and in rare situations, a dangerous breakdown of muscle tissue that can lead to kidney failure.

From Science Daily

It’s the closest O’Hara gets to playing the straight man, if a straight man was a mother on the verge of a nervous breakdown.

From Los Angeles Times

Here’s a breakdown of how the 11 sectors of the large-cap U.S. benchmark index have performed on the same basis:

From MarketWatch

"Using sunscreen to protect against UV damage, regular use of a topical retinol/retinoid, and avoiding smoking can all help preserve collagen and prevent its breakdown."

From Science Daily