caved-in

Example Sentences

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Back in their home, mother and son are haunted by what lies below in the caved-in basement.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2025

Just a few miles from the border with Turkey, Jandaris suffered extensive damage from the 7.8-magnitude earthquake, with drone footage showing many of its buildings collapsed and others with caved-in walls or roofs.

From Reuters • Feb. 8, 2023

That much snow, when left untouched, can lead to problems like leaks, structural compression, caved-in ceilings or serious water damage, not to mention injury or worse.

From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2023

She showed the BBC photographs of her mould-ravaged flat and a video of a caved-in ceiling, with rotten wood visible and rubble in the hallway.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2022

Finally, in the morning, the team stops at a small caved-in cabin.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen