as in cracks
to yield to mental or emotional stress
rather than melt down, the team strengthened their resolve and ended up winning the game
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However, this predictable behavior breaks down during ultra-high-speed deformation that occurs in mere fractions of a microsecond.—
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Selman also shares how the episode pays tribute to the show's legacy and breaks down the Easter eggs throughout the ep.—
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This determines whether Precinct 4 thrives or chokes on its own growth.—
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Bond chokes Blofeld, who quickly dies from the virus.—
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While Sam begins hallucinating people as puppets, Justin breaks up with him.—
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Belly, devastated by the betrayal, slaps Jeremiah and breaks up with him.—
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