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breaking point
noun
- the point at which a person, object, structure, etc., collapses under stress.
- the point at which a situation or condition becomes critical.
breaking point
noun
- the point at which something or someone gives way under strain
- the moment of crisis in a situation
Word History and Origins
Origin of breaking point1
Example Sentences
The breaking point came after Chanel released an antiaging product called Blue Serum, advertised as being made from ingredients from the blue zones: green coffee from Costa Rica, olives from Sardinia, and mastic from Greece.
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.
The late-night personality still struggled with his drinking but it would soon come to a breaking point.
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.
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