meltdown

Example Sentences

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Medvedev has become infamous for his outbursts - most notably at last year's US Open, where he had a meltdown after a photographer walked on court mid-match.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

A tradwife influencer’s public meltdown or toxic relationship prods at the artifice and hypocrisy of aspirational Christian content, but these scandals also reveal an uncomfortable relationship between creators and their audience.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The operational meltdown came even though IndiGo had two years to prepare for the new rules aimed at giving pilots more rest periods in between flights to enhance passenger safety.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Set aside the House’s meltdown for a moment.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

As if Dad breaks expensive electronics so frequently his meltdown isn’t worth discussing.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller