Examples of breakage in a Sentence
The pots are transported carefully to reduce the risk of breakage.
The pots are transported carefully to reduce the number of breakages.
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The combination makes strands thicker, fuller, stronger, frizz-free, and softer—and thus, longer with less shedding and breakage.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Companies build structures around margin, breakage, preferred partners or operational convenience, then ask customers to adapt.
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Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Consider using a satin or silk bonnet and pillowcase to reduce friction, prevent breakage, and preserve your hairstyle while sleeping.
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Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
The factory manufactures two sheets of metal simultaneously to ensure the sheets are strong enough to withstand breakage.
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Tamara Gane,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Companies build structures around margin, breakage, preferred partners or operational convenience, then ask customers to adapt.
—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Consider using a satin or silk bonnet and pillowcase to reduce friction, prevent breakage, and preserve your hairstyle while sleeping.
—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
The factory manufactures two sheets of metal simultaneously to ensure the sheets are strong enough to withstand breakage.
—
Tamara Gane,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
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“Breakage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breakage. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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breakage
noun
break·age
ˈbrā-kij 
1
a
: the action of breaking
b
: a quantity broken
2
: an allowance for things broken
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