collapse

Example Sentences

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And then there’s the utter, and largely ignored, collapse of the little sphere we exist on.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

The sudden collapse of subprime auto lender Tricolor and parts supplier First Brands Group last fall has also exposed weaknesses in credit underwriting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Still, you probably don’t need to worry as much about a sudden collapse of momentum of a large-cap as a small-cap.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 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

But the subway did not collapse, and the skyscrapers didn’t crumble.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland