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Breakdowns of aging infrastructure can be disruptive and dangerous.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Breakdowns, removing items from the carriageway and closing lanes at crash sites are some of the jobs traffic officers can expect on an average day.

From BBC • May 1, 2023

Breakdowns have allowed drivers into the paint, forced the Clippers’ defense to scramble and allowed three-point looks.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2023

Breakdowns in closing out on three-point shooters left Virginia trailing 47-42 with 11:34 to play in the second half.

From Washington Post • Feb. 11, 2023

It is out of the question to try and tell you about every subject that is covered in this pocket edition of Locomotive Breakdowns.

From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred