breakable
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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Keller, who grew up in Hawaii and, like Lily, is biracial, previously wrote the 2018 children’s book “The Science of Breakable Things.”
From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2021
For example, in Tae Keller’s The Science of Breakable Things, Natalie believes that if she wins an “egg drop” contest, her mom’s severe depression will be cured.
From Slate • Jul. 18, 2018
Breakable, too, as if a pair of strong arms could crush those fine bones to dust, leaving behind only a trail of mascara and remnants of that last, botched appointment with the hairdresser.
From New York Times • Sep. 25, 2012
If a member of the Opposite Sex spoke to him, he usually backed into something Breakable.
From People You Know by Ade, George
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