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Breaking Point

Noun:

1. The point at which a person or thing can no longer endure or cope with a situation and gives way to emotional or physical stress.

Example Sentence:

He reached his breaking point after working 12 hours straight.

Noun:

2. The maximum amount of stress or pressure that an object, material, or structure can withstand before it fails or collapses.

Example Sentence:

The bridge was pushed to its breaking point during the hurricane.

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