While the stress of a constant stream of heavy trucks did not actually cause the bridge cables to _______, it certainly contributed to their deterioration.

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The question is asking for a word that best completes the sentence regarding the impact of heavy trucks on bridge cables. We need to identify the most appropriate verb from the given options that fits this context.

Answer

break

The final answer is break.

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The final answer is break.

More Information

The word 'break' is used to describe the potential ultimate failure of the cables, with stress contributing to deterioration over time but not causing immediate damage.

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Be sure to understand the context of the sentence to choose the word that best fits the implied meaning.

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