tirade

Example Sentences

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A disheveled man sick of endless waiting launched into an eloquent tirade ending with Samuel Beckett -- "You know what happened in the story of Godot? He never came."

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

The tirade went viral within hours, sparking widespread discussion, memes and commentary across Twitter/X, TikTok and Instagram.

From Salon • Nov. 15, 2025

Reichert walked out of the bar to the crowded parking lot, and Wilson continued his tirade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

"It's the dumbest thing you could possibly do to think that you have more power than the president of the United States," Gerber said, referring to Musk's social media tirade against Trump.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2025

Her tirade was a staple of the yard.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie