breakers
Example Sentences
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Although the commission continues to receive complaints about violations of campaign-finance laws, it is unable to conduct investigations, finalize pending cases, or issue civil penalties against rule breakers.
From Slate ● Jul. 13, 2026
Overnight, South Korea’s Kospi index, dominated by two of the world’s biggest chip makers, tumbled the most in more than three months, with circuit breakers halting trading late in the session.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
Any sharp movement in stock price could trigger so-called circuit breakers that could pause trading.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
The Eaton catalog is unglamorous: switchgear, circuit breakers, power-distribution units.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026
His voice fell short in the sound of breakers beating on the ashen shores; but dragons have keen ears.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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