break down
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"You can imagine the whole system as a finely branched power grid that becomes increasingly damaged with age: connections break down and currents stall," explains Dr. Maria Ermolaeva, the study's lead author.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
An upper level trough across the Pacific Northwest, which has been keeping temperatures cooler, is expected to break down, according to the National Weather Service.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Correlation data show that bitcoin’s relationship with large-cap technology shares at large remains elevated, while its relationship with the semiconductor and software sectors has begun to break down.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
If someone were to come and talk with him face-to-face, "I would break down crying," he said.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
That pragmatic majority, the West Computers knew, were the ones who had the power to break down the barriers that existed at Langley.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
