Below you will find example sentences with "breaking down". The examples show how this phrase is used in natural context and which words often surround it.
Breaking Down in a sentence
Corpus data
- Displayed example sentences: 20
- Discovered as a combination around: breaking
- Corpus frequency in the collocation scan: 18
- Phrase length: 2 words
- Average sentence length: 30.7 words
Sentence profile
- Phrase position: 12 start, 6 middle, 2 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis
- The phrase "breaking down" has 2 words and usually appears near the start in these examples. The average sentence has 30.7 words and is mostly made up of statements.
- Around this phrase, patterns and context words such as a symbolic breaking down of a, are you breaking down any of, get, way and small stand out.
- In the phrase index, this combination connects with shut down, knocked down, sat down, breaking bad and breaking news, linking the page to nearby combinations.
Example types with breaking down
This selection groups the examples by length and sentence type, making usage of the full phrase easier to scan:
And I’ve been into the story that Cassidy is breaking down from the aggressive schedule he’s been keeping. (20 words)
Breaking down into tears, a survivor told local media: ‘Everyone started screaming, there was a general panic, and everyone started running. (21 words)
Breaking through the chatter and excitement and breaking down the numbers shows that Helios and Matheson Analytics could still see large losses. (22 words)
There's no point in breaking down the policy issues or the how-to steps in an article, because by the time I get to writing, after my kids are in bed, I'm no longer focused or awake enough to get the ideas down. (45 words)
Breaking down in tears at points, she described how a “fidgety” Murdaugh showed up at the house for a brief 20-minute visit on 7 June 2021 but later asked her to tell authorities he had been there double the length of time. (43 words)
Ahead, I'm breaking down the basics of each app so you know which one(s) to sign up for, whether it's worth an optional payment plan, and what your profile just might reel in. Thankfully, no actual fish. (40 words)
Are you breaking down any of your vacant spaces into smaller spec suites or doing anything else to accommodate that demand from small tenants? (24 words)
Example sentences (20)
In the face of this challenge, all over the world are turning to dinner projects, convinced that one of the best ways of breaking down barriers is the tried and true tradition of breaking bread.
Breaking through the chatter and excitement and breaking down the numbers shows that Helios and Matheson Analytics could still see large losses.
A product description reads: "This ultra-hydrating jelly cleanser gently and effectively breaks down dirt, excess oil and makeup without breaking down your skin barrier.
Breaking Down Stored Fat: When your body needs extra energy, mitochondria step in to break down fat reserves and release energy that can be used to fuel your daily activities.
Stunts on Stunts: Breaking Down the Action: This 19-minute feature breaks down several of the stunt sequences featured in the movie, such as the Boat Chase, the Car Jump, the City Truck sequence, and more.
There's no point in breaking down the policy issues or the how-to steps in an article, because by the time I get to writing, after my kids are in bed, I'm no longer focused or awake enough to get the ideas down.
He has been breaking down film and working with the team’s personnel department and may pursue coaching down the road as well.
After nearly three weeks without a competitive game, Dons have had plenty of time on the training ground with head coach Williamson breaking down his plan to get the side up the table once more.
Ahead, I'm breaking down the basics of each app so you know which one(s) to sign up for, whether it's worth an optional payment plan, and what your profile just might reel in. Thankfully, no actual fish.
A nationwide shortage of ambulance chassis is leaving EMTs constantly worried about breaking down on the way to an emergency or with a patient in back, when seconds often can mean the difference between life or death.
And I’ve been into the story that Cassidy is breaking down from the aggressive schedule he’s been keeping.
A new gateway from the centre's patio area to its quiet garden was a 30th year project, which entailed a symbolic breaking down of a wall.
Are you breaking down any of your vacant spaces into smaller spec suites or doing anything else to accommodate that demand from small tenants?
As a result of negotiations breaking down between the Writers Guild of America and studio heads, as well as between the Screen Actors Guild and studio heads, both unions are now on strike for the first time in 60 years.
A simple method of determining goals, breaking down the process to complete, starting with small digestible pieces, celebrating the small wins, and before you know it you are riding your bicycle without training wheels.
Aymeric Laporte may have played his last game for Manchester City at the Etihad after breaking down in tears as the club celebrated.
Breaking down each of their characters and how they made their way through various action scenes, it's a good way to get ready for the full live-acton series' debut.
Breaking down in tears at points, she described how a “fidgety” Murdaugh showed up at the house for a brief 20-minute visit on 7 June 2021 but later asked her to tell authorities he had been there double the length of time.
Breaking down into five separate programs, the one-year pilot received a total grant of $130,000 from the state funded CFC.
Breaking down into tears, a survivor told local media: ‘Everyone started screaming, there was a general panic, and everyone started running.