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verb
- To cease functioning, especially in reference to a machine or vehicle.
- To divide something into smaller, more manageable parts for easier understanding or analysis.
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Would the Fed similarly come to the rescue if bond trading breaks down?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Because they arrive fully trimmed, they can go straight into a low, slow smoke or a gentle braise, where the collagen breaks down into gelatin and the meat becomes tender enough to shred.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
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- deconstructs
- is on the fritz
- malfunctions
- gets into the weeds
- collapses
