as in crisis
a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action
tensions between the two nations had risen to the breaking point
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In the last few years, many singles’ disillusionment with dating apps seems to have reached a breaking point.
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Allie Volpe, Vox, 30 June 2024
The breaking point happened when Ronnie threatened Patricia with a gun, and Missy ran over to her uncle's home for help, according to Behind the Music.
—Alexandra Hurtado, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024
The strain reached its breaking point the night of Jan. 12.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2024
Needless to say, things don't quite go as planned for the couple and their relationship reaches the breaking point it's been building to since the pilot.
—EW.com, 10 June 2024
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Allie Volpe, Vox, 30 June 2024
The breaking point happened when Ronnie threatened Patricia with a gun, and Missy ran over to her uncle's home for help, according to Behind the Music.
—Alexandra Hurtado, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024
The strain reached its breaking point the night of Jan. 12.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2024
Needless to say, things don't quite go as planned for the couple and their relationship reaches the breaking point it's been building to since the pilot.
—EW.com, 10 June 2024
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“Breaking point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breaking%20point. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
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