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BREAKING POINT

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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Breaking Point.

Breaking Point - as a noun

(psychology) stress at which a person breaks down or a situation becomes crucial

The degree of tension or stress at which something breaks

Example Sentences

"She reached her breaking point after months of relentless work stress."
"The constant bickering between the siblings pushed their mother to her breaking point."
"The company's financial losses brought them to the breaking point, and they had to file for bankruptcy."
"The athlete's repeated injuries and setbacks eventually led her to her breaking point, and she decided to retire."
"The lack of sleep and mounting pressure pushed him beyond his breaking point."
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