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meltdown

[melt-doun] / ˈmɛltˌdaʊn /




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But that could quickly change, especially if the crypto meltdown proves to be fleeting.

From Barron's

While essentially a disaster film, the visually alarming and nerve-racking “Fukushima” is also a cross-cultural psychodrama, about an industry, and perhaps a society, having a meltdown all its own.

From The Wall Street Journal

I looked at Regan, waiting for her to join me in my meltdown, but to my surprise she had a familiar smile on her face.

From Literature

The computer-system meltdown that hobbled the rollout of Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” and concert ticket prices hitting the $1,000 mark renewed focus on the deal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Depending on the week, the club is either in total command of the Premier League, closing in on a first title in 22 years, or on the verge of a meltdown.

From The Wall Street Journal