meltdown

Example Sentences

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Last night, after we left a session of swimming at the YMCA, Salmon had a meltdown when we tried to go for sushi and learned that there was a 40-minute wait.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

I spent five sweaty summer days at the Fort Lauderdale airport, Spirit’s home base, chronicling the airline’s meltdown in August 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

It was a night that prevented possibly the greatest meltdown in NBA history.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

“But I would venture to say that in such a meltdown scenario, SAP is probably the lesser of your concerns in terms of exposure in capital markets,” he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

One morning toward the end of the school year, Mom had a complete meltdown.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls