breaks

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But sometimes the process breaks down in unexpected ways.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Jones breaks through after 'hardest moment of career'

From BBC • May 24, 2026

The cognitive and emotional weight of it accumulates until something breaks.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

“What I always liked about PC gaming is that I’m very much in control of my own device. If a singular part of my PC breaks, I can replace that,” Wünsch said.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

“Tricking people was never my intention. I had no idea what Eddie was up to. When your mom told me more about the accident…” Her voice breaks.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy