talks break down

Examples (10)

• The peace talks broke down after only two days of negotiations.
• If the talks break down again, a national strike is inevitable.
• Diplomatic talks broke down over the sensitive issue of border security.
• The trade talks broke down when neither side would agree to a compromise.
• It is feared that the talks could break down at any moment due to the tension.
• Following the talks breaking down, both leaders returned to their respective capitals.
• History shows that when talks break down, armed conflict often follows.
• The pay talks broke down late last night after ten hours of discussion.
• The government is doing everything possible to prevent the talks from breaking down.
• Experts warn that if these talks break down, there is no viable backup plan.