It took a year and a half of patient panic for the breakdown to come.

The police themselves are responsible for the breakdown of law and order.

He also promised to name those responsible for the breakdown.

Preston took full responsibility for the breakdown of his marriage.

Both sides blame the other for the breakdown in the agreement.

If it doesn't work out, no one including yourself will be able to blame you for the breakdown of your marriage.

It took less than a second for the breakdown to occur.

Several countries blamed each other for the breakdown of the negotiations.

The reasons for the breakdown of the defensive system are much debated.

Each side blamed the other for the breakdown in talks.