break down
Example Sentences
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Peptides occur naturally in the body but break down quickly after serving their purpose.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
Last year, Robinhood rolled out a feature that can build and executive trades based on text prompts and break down portfolio performance, among other tasks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
But continuing setbacks mean many Palestinians are increasingly sceptical about the prospects for the Trump plan, fearing that it could break down while international attention is focused elsewhere.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
The duo also break down a consequential voting rights case in Watson v.
From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026
They were folded into purses and knapsacks, but here the system tended to break down.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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