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breaking point

noun

the point at which a person, object, structure, etc., collapses under stress.
the point at which a situation or condition becomes critical.

breaking point

noun

the point at which something or someone gives way under strain
the moment of crisis in a situation

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Word History and Origins

Origin of breaking point¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

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Ellie says she eventually reached "breaking point", and even began considering having her affected eye removed.

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The capacity of the Welsh public sector was described as being "at breaking point" due to rising demand and years of austerity.

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Wyle’s mother, Marjorie, told her son that she was watching an episode in which his character begins listing off the people who died in his care, ultimately reaching an emotional breaking point, Wyle said.

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In 2023, the pontiff warned that world was "collapsing" due climate change and may be "nearing breaking point".

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The breaking point came in what Francis would later call an exorcism.

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breaking ball break-in period

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