breaking point
noun
1
: the point at which a person gives way under stress
2
: the point at which a situation becomes critical
3
: the point at which something loses force or validity
stretch the rules to the breaking point
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Examples of breaking point in a Sentence
tensions between the two nations had risen to the breaking point
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The Black hair salon landscape has hit a breaking point for both clients and stylists.
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Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
Price hikes in the category may be near their breaking point, the survey indicates: Just over one-third (36%) of those surveyed said the content available on streaming video services is not worth the price.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Mar. 2024
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Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
Price hikes in the category may be near their breaking point, the survey indicates: Just over one-third (36%) of those surveyed said the content available on streaming video services is not worth the price.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for breaking point
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“Breaking point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breaking%20point. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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