meltdown

Example Sentences

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Out of the eight chapters of season 5, seven were made available for review; what happens in eight is a mystery, though some kind of meltdown seems imminent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

But in October 2008 at the height of the global economic turmoil fueled by America’s home mortgage meltdown, Greenspan appeared on Capitol Hill to a reception entirely different from the adulation he received while chairman.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

Where Alex previously had a "meltdown" during haircuts, he now enjoys them.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

So while analysts expect some weakness following such a strong run-up this year, some believe worries of a continued meltdown appear to be misplaced.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

And if he hadn’t said the word irie,I wouldn’t have had my meltdown.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon