collapse
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Former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson warned in April that the U.S. needs an emergency “break-the-glass” plan if demand were to collapse in the Treasury market.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
The company’s collapse last weekend removes a decades-old carrier that helped set the floor for cheap flights—and pressured bigger competitors to keep pace.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Despite the direct impact, no one inside the building was injured and the structure shows no "apparent risk" of collapse, firefighters said.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Monday's 3-1 home defeat by Nottingham Forest leaves the managerless Blues ninth in the Premier League as their campaign continues to collapse.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
I collapse onto the deck with Woo’s limp form.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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