collapsing
Example Sentences
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"The Cuban economy can collapse, and is collapsing... but the state still functions, especially on the security side."
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Doesn’t history teach us that they crack slowly, gradually lose their grip, and see fear change sides before collapsing?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
More fundamentally, the “just turn it off” logic begins collapsing once you think seriously about what modern life requires.
From Slate • May 20, 2026
China’s new pledge to buy more American farm products helped send soybean, corn, and wheat prices sharply higher Monday, reviving hopes that U.S. agriculture exports could rebound after collapsing in 2025.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Boxton was a tired town, a neglected place that looked as if it was in danger of collapsing in on itself.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
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