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break down



VERB
choke up
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VERB
fall apart
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STRONGEST








VERB
molder
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Example Sentences

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The walkout follows a five-day strike held last month and that came after talks broke down between the government and union.

From BBC

Mike, 33, ended up sleeping on the streets after his relationship broke down after his birthday in November.

From BBC

Inside the body, linoleic acid is broken down into compounds known as oxylipins.

From Science Daily

Organic material from surface waters sinks and is broken down by microbes in the deep ocean, a process that releases CO2 and increases acidity.

From Science Daily

Wales showed some resolve with full-back Murray proving an attacking threat, but they could not break down the South Africa defence.

From BBC