Examples of meltdown in a Sentence

Noun fears that an accident could cause meltdown a company experiencing financial meltdown After a long day at the beach, our toddler had a major meltdown in the car on the way home. Verb apparently beset by personal problems, the actor proceeded to melt down before startled theatergoers

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The concert’s meltdown went viral on social media, as festival attendees documented the makeshift tents, and meager food offerings. — Joseph De Avila, WSJ, 19 May 2022 Warren said this week’s meltdown in crypto prices underlines the danger for retirees. — Tory Newmyer, Steven Zeitchik, Anchorage Daily News, 13 May 2022 Warren said this week’s meltdown in crypto prices underlines the danger for retirees. — Steven Zeitchik, Washington Post, 12 May 2022 The Longhorns lost six games in a row in the middle of the season, including an epic meltdown against Oklahoma and missed out on a bowl game for the third time in seven seasons. — Erick Smith, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2022 Means Death for season 2, and if it is cancelled, expect an internet meltdown, and for good reason. — Paul Tassi, Forbes, 14 Apr. 2022 Sure, one incredible 50% meltdown followed in late January before those Super Bowl ads hit. — Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 25 Mar. 2022 If the Athens experience is any indicator, the Russians, faced with an even bigger stocks- and currency-meltdown, could be in for one rocky ride once things reopen. — Stelios Bouras, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2022 And Libby got all these boy things and had this massive meltdown. — Good Housekeeping, 22 Mar. 2022 See More

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