crashing

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And there’s something appealing about an outsider crashing City Hall, which is way too beholden to sclerotic lifers who can be as clueless about what the city needs as Pratt turned out to be.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The bigger most IPOs are, the harder and faster they come crashing back to Earth.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

In a 2008 race, Earnhardt held a lead when a late pass attempt from Busch sent him spinning and crashing into a wall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Outside the top 10, the most notable performance was from Fernando Alonso, who got an Aston Martin through the first part of qualifying for the first time this season, despite crashing on his final attempt.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

They came crashing down with so much force that the earth shook a mile away.

From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis