as in breakdowns
a mental or nervous collapse
the pressures of his job nearly caused him to go into a tailspin
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breakdowns
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Early motorists often carried tools and spare parts, expecting breakdowns as part of the journey.—
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026 -
Your home routine might be interrupted because of appliance breakdowns, a minor breakage or unexpected company at the door.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Tailspins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailspins. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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