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breaking point

noun as in extreme tension

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Last year marked a turn of the tide, as the junta saw a fresh wave of attacks from insurgents that have since pushed the military government to breaking point.

From BBC

The late-night personality still struggled with his drinking but it would soon come to a breaking point.

From Salon

He had a question not uncommon in relationships when things have reached a breaking point, when it appears there is no path forward.

In the heart of election season, Los Angeles’ favorite candidate fittingly just pushed their opponent past the breaking point.

Last fall, Mayor Oscar Leeser said the city was at a “breaking point” and booked buses to send them to New York, Chicago and Denver.

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