Examples of breakable in a Sentence
a world record that may not be breakable
elderly people's bones can be highly breakable if they suffer from osteoporosis
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Accidents in which planes hit breakable structures at the end of runways have tended not to be deadly:
In October 2022, a Korean Air plane skidded off a runway in the Philippines amid heavy rain and collided with a metal structure.
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Grace Moon, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Secure hazards like electrical cords that curious cats and dogs might want to chew, and store fragile, breakable items out of reach where they can’t be knocked over.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
As Traders ‘Sell America’ A bicycle suitable for everyday use in Sub-Saharan African or South America must be tough and have as few breakable parts as possible.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
At South Korea’s main international hub, Incheon International Airport, localizers were housed in structures made from easily breakable materials and thus not considered a safety risk, officials said.
—River Akira Davis, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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Grace Moon, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Secure hazards like electrical cords that curious cats and dogs might want to chew, and store fragile, breakable items out of reach where they can’t be knocked over.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
As Traders ‘Sell America’ A bicycle suitable for everyday use in Sub-Saharan African or South America must be tough and have as few breakable parts as possible.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
At South Korea’s main international hub, Incheon International Airport, localizers were housed in structures made from easily breakable materials and thus not considered a safety risk, officials said.
—River Akira Davis, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Breakable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breakable. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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