crackup
Example Sentences
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In 2021, researchers noticed fissures on the floating ice at the ocean foot of the glacier, suggesting its crackup may already be underway.
From Science Magazine • May 19, 2024
The crackup silenced the massive crowd that had greeted Perez with thunderous cheers on every lap all weekend.
From Washington Times • Oct. 29, 2023
This is a lurid crackup novel, too heavy-handed for my tastes, but I suspect a lot of readers will respond to it.
From New York Times • Apr. 11, 2022
When you look closely at all of the small fractures that have contributed to the world’s supply chain crackup, it really can begin to look maddeningly complex.
From Slate • Oct. 15, 2021
Now Frank tried to delay Lester's inevitable complete crackup by encouraging his interest in their situation.
From The Planet Strappers by Gallun, Raymond Z.
