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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Not every braid style is ideal for thin hair, as experts say lightweight, low-tension options are key to avoiding breakage.
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Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 15 June 2026
Many are created in order to address a concern (dandruff, breakage, brittleness) or to work most effectively for a specific hair type (4C curls, wavy hair, gray hair).
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
Give pepper plants support to prevent stem breakage during summer storms.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
Conner recommends ordering at least 10 to 15 percent extra to account for cuts, breakage, and future repairs.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
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Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 15 June 2026
Many are created in order to address a concern (dandruff, breakage, brittleness) or to work most effectively for a specific hair type (4C curls, wavy hair, gray hair).
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
Give pepper plants support to prevent stem breakage during summer storms.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
Conner recommends ordering at least 10 to 15 percent extra to account for cuts, breakage, and future repairs.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
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“Breakage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breakage. Accessed 17 Jun. 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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