Sentence examples for to breakdowns from inspiring English sources

They are also less susceptible to breakdowns.

But in the last decade, poor maintenance has led to breakdowns, overcrowding and lengthy delays.

The machine has never been stumped but is subject to breakdowns under pressure.

Hoyle is still prone to breakdowns that he believes stem from his childhood.

Federal officials said the exercise in 2000 pointed to breakdowns in communication among agencies.

But the decrepit electrical grid is fragile and prone to breakdowns, he was told.

Carrier's first home units were bulky and prone to breakdowns, but his competitors' were no better.

Mechanical sweepers are expensive, prone to breakdowns and costly to repair.

In getting the cars ready, he said the state targeted the factors that led to breakdowns.

Even newer escalators are prone to breakdowns, Metrorail officials said, sometimes more frequently than the older models.

They were faster than bicycles and offered more rain protection than scooters, but were cramped and prone to breakdowns.