1
as in breakdowns
a mental or nervous collapse
a crack-up required him to take a year off from work
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2
as in collisions
the violent coming together of two bodies into destructive contact
two people were injured in a serious crack-up on the interstate
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Noun
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Who spots problems early, manages risk quietly, and improves workflows so that breakdowns don’t happen?—
Paula Davis,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026 -
However, recurring breakdowns, major component failures and advanced system age can shift the equation toward replacement.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The current number of near-collisions is tough to pin down, as FAA data on drone-aircraft encounters is limited and difficult to verify.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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The overcrossing was designed to provide animals with a safer route across the highway while also reducing collisions involving motorists.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Investigation underway The Kentucky State Police is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding both crashes and the events that led to Suresh entering the roadway.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The toll lanes would address congestion and crashes, NCDOT said.—
Nicholas Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Neighbors worried the venue would mean more congestion and wrecks and lower property values.—
Joe Marusak
June 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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The impact with Bell's Camry severely deformed the SAFER barrier, which is comprised of steel and foam to absorb energy in wrecks.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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“Crack-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crack-ups. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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