meltdown
Example Sentences
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After an emotional meltdown, Ava agrees, hoping to persuade Deborah to change her mind.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
There are ways to revive growth without sparking a market meltdown.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Meanwhile, Rick suffers a meltdown, haunted by the hit he can’t escape.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Today, many factories are vacant—victims of China’s property market meltdown and the country’s failure to find sufficient replacements for growth.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Hadley’s lower lip was pouting, and the way her voice wobbled, I thought she might have a meltdown.
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
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