basket-case

Example Sentences

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But Welch’s legacy took a hit following his retirement as GE went from America’s most-valuable company to a basket case, eventually splitting in three under an outsider’s management.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

The supporters didn't want him to leave at the end of his second season in July this year, but thought he was better off out of the basket case.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025

And Jeremy Jordan’s Gatsby is an adorably panicked basket case, second-guessing in charming comic song his plan to ambush Eva Noblezada’s Daisy with a reunion.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2024

All that’s on hold until I can ease the pain and not be a self-pitying basket case.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2024

“We’ve got over forty-five minutes, darling. Hold your horses. You’re going to turn me into a basket case if you don’t relax. Let’s go pray at the shrine.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy