collapse

Example Sentences

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"There are dark clouds hovering over the English football pyramid and it seems to me there could be a real collapse where only the Premier League survives."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Shadows may confuse the system about a block's shape, or the robot may place pieces incorrectly, causing the structure to collapse.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi called the act a sign of moral collapse by “an enemy in disarray,” stating that such actions will not compel Iranians to surrender.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Like prey worn down by a persistent predator, participants don’t collapse all at once; they give up gradually until the fight leaves the market altogether.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The ceiling was going to collapse, or a flood was rolling in, or burning hail would rain down.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros