1. I'm sorry you lost your job. That's a .......... break. I'm sure your luck will improve. The economy is strong, and you'll find another job soon.

2. Coal mining is .......... breaking work. It's physically difficult and it's dirty.

3. Are you sure you want to mail those .......... items? If so, make sure that you write "Fragile" on all of the packages.

4. When you do your budget for the restaurant, make sure that you take .......... into account. Anytime your staff handle ceramic plates and glassware, accidents can occur, and you have to account for replacement costs when doing your budget analysis.

5. I don't usually eat break .......... in the mornings. I really should because it's the most important meal of the day.

6. Karen had a nervous .......... last week. She's had to deal with a lot of stress lately, and she can't cope anymore. She's on anti-depressants and is seeing a psychiatrist.

7. All of the lights went out. Have you checked the circuit .......... yet?

8. I got up really early this morning. I was up and out of bed before .......... .

9. These machines are new and innovative. They're classified as ..........-breaking technology.

10. There was a(n) .......... at the prison last night. Two prisoners escaped, but they were caught about 12 hours later.