How to Use breakage in a Sentence

breakage

noun
  • The pots are transported carefully to reduce the risk of breakage.
  • The pots are transported carefully to reduce the number of breakages.
  • That will prevent limb breakage from the weight of the fruit.
    Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Split ends, breakage and dullness can all spoil a good hair day.
    Andrea Jordan, Good Housekeeping, 10 Feb. 2023
  • That means your nails have the chance to keep growing long and strong, without any breakage.
    Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 24 Aug. 2022
  • This weakens the shaft on each strand and increases the breakage rate.
    Popular Science, 13 Sep. 2023
  • A little bit on the ends can help prevent breakage, which is what creates the look of frizz.
    Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 15 Sep. 2022
  • This Olaplex set is great for repairing breakage on all types of hair.
    Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2023
  • The silk reduces frizz, prevents breakage in your sleep, and is gentler on hair.
    Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2022
  • The brand’s k18 peptide is meant to shield the hair shaft to reduce protein loss that can cause damage and breakage.
    ELLE, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Due to glass breakage in Brecksville’s new outdoor pool in the Aquatics Center, the center had to close down and drain, clean and refill the pool.
    Shirley MacFarland, cleveland, 28 July 2022
  • This bonnet will keep her tresses smooth and free from breakage.
    Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 25 Aug. 2022
  • This helps prevent breakage and leaves your dog's fur feeling silky smooth.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 27 Aug. 2023
  • In response, Olaplex said its products do not cause hair loss or hair breakage.
    Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Any breakage will seal each strand with extra strength and moisture.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Kentucky is the only state that pays off in penny breakage.
    John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2022
  • Always be mindful of potential breakage and handle plants by the base and not by the trunk or stem.
    Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Doesn’t this make the bones more susceptible to bone breakage?
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 4 Aug. 2022
  • The silk protein leaves my hair shiny and minimizes breakage.
    Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 30 June 2023
  • At the end of the day, or at least every few days, just remember to rinse your baby hairs and start again to avoid breakage and tension.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 24 Aug. 2023
  • The cause of the breakage, which appeared to leave only one cable intact, was unclear.
    Salman Masood, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2023
  • High porosity means the cuticle layer of the hair is open and could have breakage.
    Celia Shatzman, Good Housekeeping, 15 Mar. 2023
  • The brand’s Goddess Strength 7 scalp and hair treatment oil aims to wrap curly hair with moisture to help protect hair from breakage and split ends.
    Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2023
  • The soft, satin rod creates waves, without breakage or burning your locks.
    Anna Tingley, Variety, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Bonus tip: Avoid heat styling, such as straightening irons and curlers, as well as tight hairstyles, which can lead to more hair breakage.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2023
  • As a bonus, the super soft fabric helps to prevent bedhead and hair breakage (and keep curls from going wild overnight!).
    Olivia O'Bryon, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022
  • It's made with babaçu and brazil nut oil to fight humidity and protect against breakage.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 26 July 2022
  • The elastic strap is also silk wrapped to protect hair from damage or breakage.
    Michelle Pugle, Health, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Our hair looked thicker with much less breakage and frizz with regular use.
    Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Or maybe the pool’s chlorine is damaging your hair, causing breakage and split ends.
    Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2023

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