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 rich treatment balances strengthening plant proteins with nourishing rosehip and sweet almond oils to reduce breakage and replenish moisture.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026
Olah focuses on hair accessories also crafted from silk, which is not only beautiful but also prevents breakage and other hair damage due to the soft nature of the fabric.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 22 June 2026
Not every braid style is ideal for thin hair, as experts say lightweight, low-tension options are key to avoiding breakage.
—Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 15 June 2026
Give pepper plants support to prevent stem breakage during summer storms.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026
Olah focuses on hair accessories also crafted from silk, which is not only beautiful but also prevents breakage and other hair damage due to the soft nature of the fabric.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 22 June 2026
Not every braid style is ideal for thin hair, as experts say lightweight, low-tension options are key to avoiding breakage.
—Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 15 June 2026
Give pepper plants support to prevent stem breakage during summer storms.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
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“Breakage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breakage. Accessed 24 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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