breaking point
noun
the point at which a person, object, structure, etc., collapses under stress.
breaking points
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pluralof breaking point.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"One of the breaking points of supply chain in aviation is you have very few companies qualified to do something and, when something goes wrong, it really upsets the entire system."
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
One of the final breaking points occurred in 2017, when Jeanie Buss cleared out the front office and hired Rob Pelinka and Johnson to run the team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2024
There is stress when you are calm on the outside, and there are breaking points.
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2023
During his residency, Lewis began ruminating on breaking points.
From New York Times ● Jun. 30, 2022
Accidents are inevitable in an aviation testing program, where equipment is deliberately pushed to the max to determine breaking points and improve the vehicle’s design.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 17, 2022
