collapse
Example Sentences
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Over the weekend, there was another nationwide collapse of the crumbling electrical grid.
From BBC
At the same time, an epic collapse in property prices in China has left many there feeling poorer and less inclined to consume luxuries such as foreign-made alcohol.
The idea of "shock and awe" depends on decision-making structures collapsing quickly.
From BBC
On March 7, police in Akron, Ohio, responded to a report of an automatic seat in a 2026 Palisade collapsing on a two-year-old, according to a police report reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.
Under high heat, they collapse and burst, releasing juices that mingle with the chorizo’s spiced fat.
From Salon
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