collapse
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
She had sought help at a Boston-area emergency room, but found the entrance locked and collapsed outside.
Financial independence was her goal after the collapse of her marriage to Terry.
He had too many comebacks, collapses and professional detours to count.
He merely observes there’s a race, points out the horses that haven’t collapsed, and suggests betting on the field might be wiser than picking the champion.
From MarketWatch
This was a classic celebrity shoot: Our scheduled 30 minutes collapsed into seven so we had to move fast.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
